JACKSON, Mich. - Indiana Wesleyan women's volleyball phenom, Eva Joldersma was voted the 2025-2026 Crossroads League Co-Female Athlete of the Year, along with Abbey McNally of the Marian women's basketball program. This marks the third-consecutive year Joldersma has won the award and the fourth Wildcat all-time, with Paige Smith claiming the honor in 2012-13.

Joldersma once again led Indiana Wesleyan to the NAIA National Championship, helping the Wildcats secure a historic third-straight title. Along the way, IWU posted a 33-4 mark and went 17-1 in CL play for a third-straight sweep of the CL regular season and tournament championships.

"Eva's legacy is not just written in awards and accolades, but in the quiet moments of humility, the selfless actions on the court, the uplifting words to a teammate, and the unwavering strength of her faith," said Head Coach Candace Moats. "Three-time NAIA National Player of the Year, yet still the first to credit her team, her family, and her Lord. She does not just play volleyball at the highest level, she leads with grace, serves with love, and inspires with every step. Eva achieved excellence in the sport of volleyball, but character was chosen and that is what truly makes her the CL Female Athlete of the Year. It was a privilege to coach her for four years and I am excited to see her success in the beach game at California Polytechnic State University!"

For the third-straight year, Joldersma was celebrated as the NAIA National Player of the Year, a NAIA First-Team All-American, the Crossroads League Player of the Year and a First-Team All-CL selection. The talented senior was also recognized for her academic excellence, receiving a third-straight CSC Academic All-American nod.

Joldersma posted another sparkling stat line on the way to the haul of postseason awards, totaling 383 kills and averaging 4.2 kills per set on a .242 hitting percentage. She also added 220 digs, 46 blocks and 22 aces.

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