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ARDEN HILLS, MINN.—Bethel University senior forward Emily Erickson was named to the 2026-27 D3hoops.com Preseason Women's All-American Fourth Team. Erickson is the fifth player in program history to earn D3hoops.com Preseason Women's All-American, and the second-straight Royal to do so.
All-Time Bethel D3hoops.com Women's Preseason All-American Selections
2026-27: Emily Erickson (Fourth Team)
2025-26: Elly Schmitz (Second Team)
2015-16: Rachel Parupsky (Third Team)
2014-15: Rachel Parupsky (Fourth Team)
2008-09: Annegret Nautsch (Third Team)
The 2025-26 season saw Erickson pace the MIAC and rank among the country's top 25 with 561 points, 144 free throws made, 175 free throw attempts, and 203 field goals made while her .529 field goal percentage (203-of-384) and 18.1 points per game were second in the conference. The Chisago Lakes, Minnesota native also had 5.5 rebounds per game, 33 steals, and 29 blocks on her 2025-26 stat line.
Erickson concluded 2025-26 on the MIAC Women's Basketball All-Conference Team, and the D3hoops.com All-Region Second Team.Â
Erickson enters her senior season with 1097 points.
The Royals will open their 2026-27 season against UW-Stout at the Robertson Center on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m.
