McVeigh, Bitting Named to CSC Academic All-District Crew

DURHAM, N.C.—Duke subject hockey seniors Alaina McVeigh and Paige Bitting had been named to the 2025-26 Academic All-District At-Large groups as chosen by College Sports Communicators. McVeigh was tabbed a finalist and can advance to the Academic All-America poll.

This is the second consecutive Academic All-District recognition for McVeigh and the primary for Bitting. Academic All-America honorees shall be introduced July 8.

These are simply the most recent educational awards for the duo. McVeigh is a two-time ACC Scholar Athlete of the Year, whereas Bitting has gained NFHCA Scholar of Distinction honors in every of her 4 seasons.

The pair have been instrumental in Duke’s success all through their careers. McVeigh has led the crew in scoring every of the previous three seasons and Bitting has been the regular drive within the midfield for the Blue Devils all through her 4 years.

This previous season McVeigh grew to become the second Blue Devil to earn three consecutive All-ACC first-team honors for the reason that league began compiling two groups in 2013. She is the twelfth Duke participant to select up three All-ACC honors in her profession.

The Lansdale, Pennsylvania product led the Blue Devil offense with 15 targets and 9 assists for a career-best 39 factors this season. The 15 markers tied for 14th Duke single-season historical past whereas the 39 factors are tied for twentieth. McVeigh scored a aim in 11 video games and had a number of targets in 4 video games this season. She notched recreation winners in 4 video games, together with the 2-1 victory over Iowa within the NCAA Championship first spherical.

A starter in 79 of 82 video games, Bitting was one among Duke’s most constant gamers over the earlier 4 campaigns. She contributed 4 assists as a defensive midfielder and helped Duke to a 51-31 document throughout her profession.

The Blue Devils completed final 12 months 13-8 general, advancing to the NCAA Championship quarterfinals.

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