WAUKESHA, Wis. — Carroll University women's basketball standout Natalie Gricius has been named a D3hoops.com First Team All-American, adding another prestigious national honor to her historic senior season.

The D3hoops.com All-America recognition places Gricius among the top players in NCAA Division III women's basketball and further underscores the national impact of her play during the 2025-26 season. The honor represents one of the highest individual achievements awarded by the Division III basketball community.

A senior from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Gricius delivered one of the most accomplished seasons in Carroll program history. Not only did she break the single season scoring mark, she she became just the third player in Carroll Women's Basketball history to achieve 1500 points and 500 rebounds. She finished the season averaging 22.8 points per game, adding 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting over 55% from the field. 

Gricius' All-America selection follows a season defined by consistency, leadership, and record-breaking performances. Earlier this postseason, she was named All-Region Player of the Year, earned First Team All-Region honors, and was selected to compete in the 2026 WBCA Women's Collegiate All-Star Game, continuing a run of national recognition that few Carroll student-athletes have achieved.

Beyond individual accolades, Gricius served as the focal point of the Pioneer offense and a steady presence on both ends of the floor, helping guide Carroll through a memorable season which saw the Pioneers capture 23 wins and reach the second round of the NCAA tournament. 

The D3hoops.com First Team All-America honor adds another historic milestone to Gricius' career, and also shows the level of lasting impact she made on the program throughout her fantastic career.