VERMILLION, S.D. — Two members of the South Dakota women's triathlon team have been awarded Scholar All-America honors and one more received honorable mention recognition from the College Triathlon Coaches Association (CTCA) and USA Triathlon. South Dakota was also recognized as a Scholar All-America team for the 2022 season.
 
Seniors Ella Kubas and Cass Dalbec were recognized as Division I Scholar All-Americans. Sophomore Kayla Ribbink received honorable mention accolades.
 
This marks the fourth-straight honor for Kubas and first each for Dalbec and Ribbink.
 
South Dakota took fourth place at the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships. Individually, Kubas placed fourth, setting the school record with her 1:05.23 clocking, while Dalbec was 13^th.
 
To qualify for CTCA Scholar All-America status, a student-athlete must finish in the top-20 of the national meet and have maintained a 3.5 grade-point average for the fall semester.