Cleveland, OH-The Cleveland State Fencing teams received academic distinction awards from the United States Fencing Coaches Association announced yesterday. Both the men's and women's team earned team awards and 15 student-athletes received individual academic awards.
Both teams earned the Team All-Academic Award, which is presented to teams that finish with an academic year GPA of 3.3 or higher. Cleveland State is one of 13 men's teams and one of 22 women's teams to earn the award. The men's team finished with a 3.31 GPA and the women's team registered a 3.67 GPA in 2022-23.
11 of the 15 student-athletes honored individually earned Scholar of Distinction recognition with four student-athletes earning All-Academic awards. Student-athletes with a 3.3 GPA or higher are recognized as all-academic. Student-athletes must register a 3.7 GPA or higher to earn Scholar of Distinction honors.
Cleveland State Fencing All-Academic Award Winners
John Hackman
Gabi Hirsch
Addie Mantoan
Drew Walker
Scholar of Distinction Award Winners
Gabi Hirsch
Addie Mantoan
