Iowa State University Athletics
11.10.2026 | Academic Services
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State Athletics Academic Services has announced the October student-athletes of the month. Those honored are Dorian Rinaldo, Justin Gleason, Taylor Johnson and Maggie Bendell.
Dorian Rinaldo, Men's Basketball
Rinaldo begins his freshman season as a forward for the Cyclones. The France native averaged 10.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in his prep career. Rinaldo had a season-high 22 points on 11-of-12 shooting in high school.
Justin Gleason, Men's Track and Field
Gleason is set for his senior season as a long jumper. Gleason also sprints for the Cyclones and scored in the 4x100m at the 2026 Big 12 Outdoor Championships. Also last season, Gleason had a season-best 24-2 1/2 (7.38m).
Taylor Johnson, Volleyball
Johnson, a middle blocker for the Cyclones, is in her freshman campaign. Making the first start of her career, Johnson had five blocks and five kills at .444 hitting against West Virginia. The freshman followed that up with a career-high seven kills vs. No. 15 Kansas.
Maggie Bendell, Swimming and Diving
Bendell is in her junior season as a Cyclone diver. Last season, Bendell earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors and totaled five NCAA Zone cuts. Bendell also qualified for the A final at Big 12 Championships.
