CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cleveland State men's swimmer Philipp Sikatzki was recently named to the College Swimming Coaches Association of America Scholar All-America team for his work in the classroom and the pool.

Sikatzki was an honorable mention pick.

A health sciences major, Sikiatzki carries a 3.94 grade point average and was one of the top swimmers in the Horizon League this season. He was the league champion in both the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke with NCAA "B" cuts in both events.

To be selected to the CSCAA Scholar All-America Team, swimmers and divers must have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and have participated in their respective NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. 

Honorable Mention selections have similarly achieved a GPA of 3.50 and achieved a "B" time standard or, for diving, competed at their respective qualifying meets. 

Founded in 1922, the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) – the oldest organization of college coaches in America -is a professional organization of college swimming and diving coaches dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming & diving at the collegiate level.