A look at what's happening in Cleveland State Athletics…
Men's Golf
-The Vikings will continue play at the Wright State Invitational today, entering the final day of action sitting in second place.
-This marks the final tune-up before the 2024 Horizon League Championships, which will take place Saturday, April 20 through Monday, April 22 in Howey In The Hills, Fla.
Women's Golf
-Cleveland State is set for the 2024 Horizon League Championship this weekend, with action taking place Saturday, April 20 through Monday, April 22 in Howey In The Hills, Fla.
-Last time out, Cleveland State finished in ninth place at the IUPUI Jaguar Invitational.
Lacrosse
-Cleveland State will host its final home game of the 2024 campaign this weekend, facing Utah on Saturday, April 20.
-The Vikings are coming off a 1-1 week in which they defeated Queens before falling at Bellarmine.
-Connor Kernan combined for 30 saves on the week, including 19 against Queens to mark the second most in a single-game.
Women's Tennis
-The Vikings will close out regular season play on the road this weekend, traveling to Oakland on Saturday, April 20.
-Last time out, Cleveland State picked up back-to-back 7-0 sweeps over IUPUI and Northern Kentucky.
-Entering the final week of regular season play, the Vikings are tied for the league lead with a 4-1 #HLTennis record.
Men's Tennis
-Cleveland State will close out regular season play at home this weekend, hosting Youngstown State on Saturday, April 20.
-Last time out, the Vikings extended their win streak to 10 straight matches, picking up wins against IUPUI, Northern Kentucky and Walsh.
-With the two wins against IUPUI and NKU, the Vikings clinched the Horizon League North Division Regular Season title.
Track & Field
-Cleveland State will be back in action at the Jesse Owens Classic (April 19-20) and Sparky Adams Invitational (April 20) this weekend.
-Last time out the Vikings recorded five event wins at the Cherry Blossom Invite, including two from Grace Frye in the Shot Put and Hammer.
Softball
-Cleveland State will stay on the road for a weekend series at RMU, facing the Colonials in a single game on Friday, April 19 and a doubleheader on Saturday, April 20.
-Last time out, the Vikings went 5-1 on the week, picking up a series sweep over Purdue Fort Wayne and two wins at Detroit Mercy.
-Entering the fifth week of #HLSB play, the Vikings currently sit tied for third in the league standings with a 10-5 record.
Viking Of The Week Nominations
Ana Crangle, Track & Field
Won the 3000 Steeple Chase at the Cherry Blossom Invite with a personal-best time of 11:14.09, while also running the anchor leg of the 4x400 Relay which finished third with a time of 4:13.57.
Melissa Holzopfel, Softball
Went 4-0 on the week with a 1.08 ERA on four complete game performances. Tossed a no-hitter against Purdue Fort Wayne, while combining for 38 strikeouts on the week.
Carl Gedlitschka, Men's Tennis
Went 2-0 at No. 4 singles to remain perfect in #HLTennis play, while also picking up a pair of wins at No. 1 doubles to help the Vikings remain undefeated in league play.
Bethany Yauch, Women's Tennis
Went 2-0 at No. 4 singles and 1-0 at No. 1 doubles on the weekend, helping the Vikings move into a tie for first place in the #HLTennis standings.
This Week's Schedule
Monday, April 15
Men's Golf at Wright State Invitational – All Day
Friday, April 19
Track & Field at Jesse Owens Classic – All Day
Softball at RMU – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 20
Track & Field at Jesse Owens Classic/Sparky Adams Invite – All Day
Men's Golf at #HLGolf Championships – All Day
Women's Golf at #HLGolf Championships – All Day
Lacrosse hosts Utah – 12:00 p.m.
Softball at RMU – 1:00/3:00 p.m.
Women's Tennis at Oakland – 2:00 p.m.
Men's Tennis hosts Youngstown State – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 21
Men's Golf at #HLGolf Championships – All Day
Women's Golf at #HLGolf Championships – All Day
