WINONA, Minn. — Four members of the Saint Mary's University volleyball program earned spots on the 2025–26 Academic All-District® Women's Volleyball Team, as announced Tuesday by College Sports Communicators.

Academic All-District honorees must be at least sophomores, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher, and meet all sport-specific eligibility requirements. Each institution was permitted to nominate up to four student-athletes.

Senior outside hitter Brenna Bruchert (Eau Claire, Wis.), juniors Paige Klug (Caledonia, Minn.) and Kali Olson (New York Mills, Minn.), and sophomore setter Kinlee Grattan (Hoka, Minn.) were recognized for their excellence both in the classroom and on the court.

Bruchert paced the Cardinals' offense, recording a team-high 344 kills, second most in the conference, while totaling 392.5 points on the season. She also added 25 service aces and ranked fourth on the team with 27 blocks.

Despite battling injuries, Klug remained a key contributor, finishing the season with 94 kills and 134.5 points, fourth on the team. She was a force from the service line with 31 aces, second-most on the squad, and posted 171 digs.

Olson enjoyed a breakout campaign in the middle, leading the team with a .281 hitting percentage. She totaled 316 kills and 406 points, ranking second in the conference in total points, and finished fifth in the league with 93 blocks.

Grattan anchored the Cardinals' offense as the team's setter, leading the squad with 449 assists. She also recorded 26 service aces and ranked third on the team with 221 digs, finishing the season with 43 points.

Saint Mary's closed the 2025–26 season with an 11–16 overall record and a 4–7 mark in conference play.