GREENWOOD, Ind. – The College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced its 2026 Academic All-America® Women's At-Large Team, with St. Mary's College of Maryland field hockey standout Jena Vanskiver earning Third Team honors.

Vanskiver is one of 46 women's at-large student-athletes selected to the 2026 Academic All-America® teams. She becomes the 13th Academic All-America® selection in Seahawk history and the first since 2023. She is also the first field hockey student-athlete from St. Mary's to receive the prestigious honor.

A team captain, Vanskiver compiled a 3.99 cumulative grade point average while majoring in political science and public policy studies with a minor in Spanish.

The 2025 United East Senior Scholar-Athlete for field hockey, Vanskiver was a four-time United East Fall All-Academic Team selection. She was also inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, and Chi Alpha Sigma, the national honor society for collegiate student-athletes. Additionally, she earned National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Scholar of Distinction recognition and NFHCA National Academic Squad honors in all four seasons.

On the field, Vanskiver anchored the Seahawks' defense throughout her career. A four-time All-Conference selection, she earned First Team honors as a senior after being named the 2025 United East Defensive Player of the Year. She also garnered NFHCA All-Region IV First Team recognition and concluded her career as the program's all-time leader in defensive saves with 21.

Away from competition, Vanskiver serves as an English as a Second Language tutor through St. Mary's Spanish program and volunteers at local elementary schools, promoting fitness and wellness among young students.

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