Cleveland, OH-Cleveland State student-athletes finished with yet another outstanding semester in the classroom as the Spring 2024 semester came to a close. Overall, Cleveland State student-athletes posted a 3.40 semester GPA and a 3.47 cumulative GPA. This is the second consecutive semester with a GPA above a 3.4 after student-athletes posted a 3.46 semester GPA this past fall.
This marks the 36th consecutive semester that Cleveland State student-athletes have finished with a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher. This is the 11th consecutive semester above a 3.3 GPA, a streak that dates back to the spring of 2019.
"Congratulations to our student-athletes on another incredible semester in the classroom," said Director of Athletics Kelsie Gory Harkey. "The grades recorded are remarkable and prove the commitment our student-athletes, coaches and staff have to becoming champions in the classroom. The impact our academic staff, including Assistant Athletics Director Kristina Artino, advisors Meghan Sanniti and Morgan Sutton, and Success Specialist Jessica Livermore, have in working daily with our student-athletes is significant and greatly appreciated by everyone with whom they work."
Four women's teams finished with a semester GPA of 3.6 or better. Women's track and field and cross country had the highest semester mark, finishing with a 3.83 GPA. Women's fencing, women's soccer and volleyball all posted semester marks of above a 3.6.
On the men's side, men's golf took the top spot with a 3.55 semester GPA. Four men's teams finished with a 3.4 semester GPA or better, including men's lacrosse, men's swimming and diving, and wrestling.
A total of 227 student-athletes earned academic honors at the conclusion of the semester. 192 student-athletes were named to the Dean's List, with 35 earning President's List recognition. In addition, 53 student-athletes finished with a perfect 4.0 semester GPA.
Student-athletes must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and finish with a semester GPA of 3.25 or higher to earn Dean's List qualification. Those who finish with a 3.9 semester GPA or higher with a minimum of 15 hours earn President's List recognition.
The department honored a total of 83 student-athletes who earned their degrees at the University's commencement ceremonies on May 11. 60 of those individuals graduated with honors. Kierstin Clark (women's soccer) and Jenna Deang (softball) were named Valedictorians of their respective colleges for their outstanding academic achievements throughout their time at CSU.
Cleveland State Student-Athletes Named to the Dean's List (191)
Men's Basketball (2): KJ Debrick, Paxton Payne
Women's Basketball (7); Filippa Goula, Paulina Hernandez, Kali Howard, Colbi Maples, Jordana Reisma, Shadiya Thomas, Carmen Villalobos
E-Sports (11): Andrew Bogner, Cory Brotosky, Rory Galbraith, Jacob Land, Ruben Lipins, Levi Mcfetridge, Max Nguyen, Cole Pochedley, Junior Ramos, Rocco Sladky, Kevin Williams
Men's Fencing (4): Conner Bailey, Merik Pohl, Matthew Seljan, Vaughn Smith
Men's Lacrosse (27): Christopher Anderson, Luke Applegate, Amiri Austin, Alec Blessing, Robbie Brazanskas, Ethan Brooks, Joel Brown, Griffin Burkey, Thomas Chevalier, Carson Croy, Justin Dalum, John Dickson, Austin England, Andrew Graves, Gavin Held, Matthew Humphreys, Max Ihnat, Xander Johnson, Mitchel Maibuecher, Matthew Mehelic, Liam Moffatt, Reggie Regala, John Sokolowski, Robert Stewart, Shane Tessler, Griffin Valli, Connor Zwagerman
Men's Soccer (9): Joshua Davis, Kyle Folds, Quinn Groves, Tom Mertz, Julian Pellegrini, Ryan Poling, Josip Rimac, Caleb Trowbridge, Stephen Yerian
Volleyball (12): Allana Appleby, Madalynn Butler, Nia Hall, Karly Klaer, Jerilynn Kohler, Ayva Leon, Lesley Marshall, Abbigail Martin, Madison Olinger, Madison Quirino, Liberty Torres, Laken Voss
Women's Fencing (2): Gwen Nelson, Mira Semenets
Wrestling (21): Nicholas Abounader, Daniel Adams, Daniel Bucknavich, Ronald Dimmerling, Giuseppe Dipierro, Landen Duncan, Tate Geiser, Justin Jaeckin, Dylan Layton, Ruben Pina Lorenzana, Joseph Lyons, Jake Manley, Michael Markulin, Ethan Mitchell, Nicholas Molchak, Andrew Parish, Daniel Patten, Gavin Ricketts, Marcus Robinson, Connor Saylor, Carson Smith
Men's Golf (5): Dominik Cosic, Mason Frazier, Dillon Pendergast, Benjamin Scheeff, Brody Simms
Men's Swimming and Diving (9): Andrew Arslanian, Zachary Barnes, Quinn DeGraaf, Aidan Florio, Connor Green, Paddy Johnston, Jackson Nester, Tyler Schultze, James Wolf
Men's Tennis (7): Juandedios Abboud, Cole Chappell, Mikael Erler, Carl Gedlitschka, Nicholas Jamison, Kade Mindry, Ty Rothchild, Austin Staiger
Women's Golf (4): Lola Barnett, Kaylin Kline, Kaitlin Kormuth, Olivia Swain
Women's Soccer (23): Elise Boyd, Elyse Broderick, Isabella Ceepo, Sophia Cucchetti, Tehya Dave, Isabella Delfino, Taylor Demmerle, Payton Koebbe, Erica Leinweber, Mollie McGuire, Vail Mueller, Madison Norville, Jordan Novak, Emma Pompo, Kathryn Ramicone, Tanji Sarver, Mayra Sesmas, Madison Sievering, Eleanor Simkonis, Madison Snyder, Carly Stinson, Brooke Ulery, Victoria Zappasodi
Women's Softball (13): Brooke Albaugh, Jenna Deang, Emma Gilkerson, Kylie Gorsuch, Melissa Holzopfel, Becky Hurosky, Peyton Mueller Stenz, Marley Queen, Meridith Rankl, Dakota Staffan, Shelby Topor, Jenna Watts, Haley West
Women's Swimming and Diving (14): Kayla Brock, Alaina Brown, Audrey Butcher, Grace Chelf, Gretchen Chelf, Mackenzie Erickson, Olivia Leonard, Mackenzie Lipnick, Haley Palmer, Hannah Rachford, Reagan St. Clair, Madison Taker, Tess Walsh, Holly White
Women's Tennis (3): Selma Tounsi, Tereze Vevere, Bethany Yauch
Women's Track and Field and Cross Country (19): Brooke Bechtel, Mia Beemsterboer, Olivia Booth, Ariana Coats, Sage Colon, Madison Corapi, Ana Crangle, Madeine Crissman, Angelique Garcia, Madelynn Madison, Ky'Renae Matlock, Jillian Mcardle, Lobobi Nassende, Jadah Payne, Sophia Pomnean, Julia Rapp, Savannah Shaver, Tara Will
Cleveland State Student-Athletes Named to the President's List (36)
Women's Basketball (3): Grace Ellis, Sara Gurreiro, Destiny Leo
E-Sports (3): Tymir Jones, Jason Simon, Jose Valdez Saldana
Men's Fencing (1): Travis Kroggel
Men's Lacrosse (4): Michael Care, Grayson Dague, Lane Miller, Cole Pollard
Men's Soccer (3): Anthony Calleri, Uros Jevtic, Bojan Kolevski
Volleyball (2): Ainslie McLaughlin, Emma Walker
Women's Fencing (1): Maia Taylor Casamayor
Wrestling (2): Keith Ransom, Jason Reed
Men's Swimming and Diving (1): Joshua Merchbacker
Women's Golf (1): Brynna Mardis
Women's Soccer (5): Kierstin Clark, Olivia Cruz, Grace Koski, Brooke Opferman, Brooke Pendleton
Women's Swimming and Diving (3): Grace Butcher, Ellie Mckibbin, Ana Sofia Sousa
Women's Tennis (2): Filippa Frogner, Sima Heren
Women's Track and Field and Cross Country (4): Ivana Babic, Grace Frye, Leah Hoover, Natalie Keller, Madison Morris
Cleveland State Student-Athletes with a 4.0 Semester GPA (53)
Men's Basketball (2): TJ Moss, Chase Robinson
Women's Basketball (2): Sara Gurreiro, Carmen Villalobos
E-Sports (3): James Elder, Tymir Jones, Jason Simon
Men's Fencing (2): Travis Kroggel, Mason Moskowitz
Men's Lacrosse (5): Alec Blessing, Robbie Brazanskas, Carson Croy, Grayson Dague, Lane Miller
Men's Soccer (2): Uros Jevtic, Daniel Tregansin
Volleyball (4): Madalynn Butler, Lesley Marshall, Liberty Torres, Emma Walker
Women's Fencing (3): Adeline Mantoan, Lily Robertson, Maia Taylor Casamayor
Wrestling (6): Joseph Lyons, Michael Markulin, Ethan Mitchell, Daniel Patten, Keith Ransom, Jason Reed
Men's Swimming and Diving (2): Thomas Lundin, Joshua Merchbaker
Men's Tennis (1): Austin Staiger
Women's Soccer (11): Maria Bashardoust, Brooke Brockman, Kierstin Clark, Courtney Coholich, Olivia Cruz, Lina Feltovich, Payton Koebbe, Mollie McGuire, Brooke Opferman, Brooke Pendleton, Carly Stinson
Women's Softball (2): Marley Queen, Jenna Watts
Women's Swimming and Diving (3): Ellie Mckibbin, Hannah Rachford, Ana Sofia Sousa
Women's Tennis (2): Filippa Frogner, Mikaela Konstantinova
Women's Track and Field and Cross Country (3): Ariana Coats, Natalie Keller, Kiannah Sarver
