UW-Stout Athletic Hall of Fame
Athletically and academically, Julia Hirssig is one of the most decorated student-athletes in UW-Stout athletics history. Hirssig, who played from 2006-10, was a three-time first team All-WIAC pick, a two-time All-America recipient, a two-time first team academic All-American and a three-time team MVP. Hirssig holds the school record for most points in a career with 1738 and single season at 579. As a senior, Hirssig led the WIAC in scoring and was second in rebounds. Twice, Hirssig led the NCAA Division III in field goal percentage and holds the Stout career field goal percentage record, shooting 61.9 percent. Hirssig was the 2010 WIAC player of the year, the WIAC Scholar-Athlete, ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America of the Year and the recipient of the Josten Trophy, which recognizes excellence in the classroom, on the playing court and in the community. Over her career, Hirssig played in 110 games, starting 81, averaging 15.8 points, 9.1 rebounds (997 total), had 87 assists, 53 blocked shots and 157 steals. She was a three-time member of the WIAC All-Defensive team and was selected to the WIAC All-Time Women’s Basketball Team. Her No. 3 was retired Feb. 2, 2013.