Cleveland, OH - It was another outstanding semester academically for Cleveland State student-athletes. The department finished with a semester GPA of 3.47 across 365-plus student-athletes in 19 sport programs. The department's cumulative GPA sits at a 3.47.
"I am incredibly proud of our student-athletes for their efforts in the classroom this semester," said Director of Athletics
Kelsie Gory Harkey. "They exemplify a scholar athlete, dedicating their time and energy to being champions in the classroom, in the community and through competition. I also want to thank our academic services staff that work every day to support our student-athletes as students and people to help them achieve their goals. Our coaches prioritize recruiting student-athletes that are passionate about both their studies and their sport and that is evident in the high marks we celebrate this semester."
On the men's side, lacrosse posted the top GPA with a 3.60. Four men's programs finished with a semester GPA of 3.4 or higher. Men's basketball posted its highest GPA in the Daniyal Robinson era and one of the highest ever in program history finishing with a 3.47. Wrestling posted a 3.43 and men's soccer finished with a 3.41 semester GPA.
On the women's side, six women's teams finished with a 3.6 semester GPA or higher. Women's cross country took the top spot finishing at a 3.83. Women's tennis and women's basketball each finished at a 3.65, women's soccer posted a 3.62 and volleyball and women's track and field finished at 3.61.
In addition, over 250 student-athletes earned individual academic honors from Cleveland State University. 207 student-athletes were named to the Dean's List, 43 more earned President's List recognition and 55 finished with a perfect 4.0 semester GPA.
Any student finishing with a semester GPA of 3.25 or higher while taking at least 12 credits earns a spot on the Dean's List. Students with a 3.9 semester GPA or higher with at least 15 credits earn President's List honors.
The department also celebrated nine student-athletes who earned their degrees following the fall semester. Women's soccer's Brooke Brockman was named Valedictorian of the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education. Brockman is the third Cleveland State student-athlete to earn valedictorian honors in the 2024 calendar year after her teammate Kierstin Clarke and softball's Jenna Deang were named to the honor this past spring.
Cleveland State Student-Athletes Named to the Dean's List (208)
Men's Basketball (12): Isaac Abidde, Dylan Arnett, KJ Debrick, Ebrima Dibba, Cole Franklin, Jalin Rice, Chase Robinson, Reece Robinson, Tyler Spratt, Tahj Staveskie, Je'Shawn Stevenson, Danny Young
Women's Basketball (8): Jannah Eissa, Grace Ellis, Paulina Hernandez, Kali Howard, Sarah Hurley, Brenae Jones-Grant, Colbi Maples, Mya Moore
E-Sports (17): Cory Brotosky, Sean Brown, Rory Galbraith, Isaiah Howard, Tymir Jones, Rubin Lipins, Victor Marcelo, Levi Mcfetridge, Rebeca Oliveira De Souza, Herbert Pauly, Lexi Pewitt, Cole Pochedely, Junior Ramos, Rocco Sladky, Michael Ta, Eric Weatherall, Sagan Woolner
Men's Fencing (6): Conner Bailey, Nolan Giovagnoli, Merik Pohl, Matthew Seljan, Drew Walker, Evran Walter
Men's Lacrosse (27): Will Adair, Seth Alejandrino, Logan Angel, Luke Applegate, Alec Blessing, Ethan Brooks, Joel Brown, Griffin Burkey, Michael Care, Payton Corpus, Tyler Daley, Justin Dalum, Jameson DeMarco, John Dickson, James Grosspietsch, Mattix Groves, Evan Knickle, Logan Leatherberry, Gunnar McFadden, Matthew Mehelic, Lane Miller, Wyatt Robertson, Layton Speer, Robert Stewart, Griffin Valli, Adam Vanvoorhis, Oliver Vanyo
Men's Soccer (15): Adrian Bravo-Sanchez, Matteo Correia, Million Evans, Oskar Freiherr von Esebeck, Lennart Heck, Uroz Jevtic, Aleksandar Kolar, Tom Mertz, Isaac Ortega, Ryan Poling, Josip Rimac, Lasse Schwieren, Stefan Velickovic, Isaiah Wilson, Stephen Yerian
Volleyball (12): Allana Appleby, Vayda Delventhal, Nia Hall, Jerilynn Koehler, Ayva Leon, Lesley Marshall, Abby Martin, Madison Olinger, Liberty Torres, Laken Voss, Reilly Wadden, Emma Walker
Women's Fencing (5): Evelyn Malvestuto, Maggie Mihill, Anna Quinn, Aubrey Testroet, Samantha Way
Wrestling (16): Nicholas Abounader, Daniel Adams, Peyton Costa, Tyler Deericks, Ronald Dimmerling, Steven Duffy, Kaiden Haines, Justin Jaeckin, Dylan Layton, Jake Manley, Ethan Mitchell, Xander Myers, Braden Quillin, Joshua Reed, Connor Saylor, Carson Smith
Men's Golf (4): Alex Anderson, Dillon Pendergast, Ben Scheeff, Brody Simms
Men's Swimming and Diving (11): Ahmad Abdalhak, Andrew Arslanian, Zachary Barnes, Nathan Dunhac, Aidan Florio, Paddy Johnston, Ethan Mumma, Jackson Nester, Aidan Rush, Seth Smith, Nathan Steiner
Men's Tennis (4): Cole Chappell, Carl Gedlitschka, Niko Jamison, Andrew Zimcosky
Women's Golf (3) : Kaylin Kline, Brynna Mardis, Mandie Ruminski
Women's Soccer (17): Samantha Baker, Elise Boyd, Brooke Brockman, Olivia Cruz, Sophia Cuchetti, Taylor Demmerle, Payton Koebbe, Rhiannon Molnar, Vail Mueller, Jordan Novak, Chloe Pandelos, Makayla Parry, Emma Pompo, Tanji Sarver, Danielle Scott, Elanor Simkonis, Carly Stinson
Softball (9): Brooke Albaugh, Delaney Ellis, Kylie Gorsuch, Chloe Gust, Marley Queen, Avery Robinson, Destiny Ruggiero, Sydney Shammo, Shelby Topor
Women's Swimming and Diving (20): Kaelah Baccus, Kayla Brock, Alaina Brown, Isabella Caraballo, Grace Chelf, Gretchen Chelf, Ella Ciez, Josephine Dufala, Kaitlyn Eiring, Mackenzie Erickson, Olivia Leonard, Mackenzie Lipnick, Lorelai Maisano, Ellie McKibbin, Haley Palmer, Hannah Panko, Reagan St. Clair, Skyler Turner, Tess Walsh
Women's Tennis (3): Ella Franz, Filippa Frogner, Tereze Vevere
Women's Track and Field and Cross Country (22): Brooke Bechtel, Olivia Booth, Ariana Coats, Ana Crangle, Madeline Crissman, Aubrey Evans, Grace Frye, Leah Hoover, Deena Ingrassia, Jaylynn King, Trinity Lamp, Ky'Renae Matlock, Megan McClain, Madison Morris, Lobobi Nasende, Alana Nowak, Drew Patterson, Jadah Payne, Sophia Pomnean, Zuriah Radeff-Koonce, Julia Rapp, Emma Sanders, Olivia Todd, Lilly Tomasheski, Tara Will
Cleveland State Student-Athletes Named to the President's List (42)
Women's Basketball (2): Macey Fegan, Jordana Reisma
E-Sports (2): Jason Simon, Jose Manuel Valdez Saldana
Men's Lacrosse (8): Ethan Erker, Joseph Ginnetti, Brennen Hickey, Max Ihnat, Xander Johnson, Mitchell Malbuecher, Creed McDonald, Caden Wilson
Men's Soccer (3): Anthony Calleri, Luis Granados, Quinn Groves
Women's Fencing (1): Maia Taylor Casamayor
Wrestling (5): Joey Lyons, Michael Markulin, Keith Ransom, Jason Reed, Gavin Ricketts
Men's Swimming and Diving (4): Connor Green, Joshua Merchbaker, Gorkem Sulun, James Wolf
Women's Golf (1): Kaitlin Kormuth
Women's Soccer (4): Erica Leinweber, Maddie Norville, Brooke Opferman, Mayra Sesmas
Softball (2): Peyton Mueller Stenz, Grace Narkum
Women's Swimming and Diving (3): Audrey Butcher, Gwendolyn Kainass, Hannah Rachford, Elizabeth Seiter
Women's Tennis (2): Sima Heren, Meliz Petkova Mustafa
Women's Track and Field and Cross Country (5): Chloe Amoroso, Ivana Babic, Sage Colon, Natalie Keller, Madelynn Madison
Cleveland State Student-Athletes with a 4.0 Semester GPA (54)
Women's Basketball (4): Macey Fegan, Sara Gurreiro, Sarah Hurley, Jordana Reisma
E-Sports (2): Jason Simon, Jose Manuel Valdez Saldana
Men's Lacrosse (7): Seth Alejandrino, James Grosspietsch, Xander Johnson, Mitchell Malbuecher, Jon Sokolowski, Adam Van Voorhis, Caden Wilson
Men's Soccer (4): Anthony Calleri, Tristan Danielsson, Quinn Groves, Alexsandar Kolar
Volleyball (2): Ayva Leon, Laken Voss
Women's Fencing (1): Maia Taylor Casamayor
Wrestling (5): Michael Markulin, Xander Myers, Keith Ransom, Jason Reed, Gavin Ricketts
Men's Golf (1): Andrew Kaye
Men's Swimming and Diving (3): Andrew Arslanian, Nathan Dunhac, Joshua Merchbaker
Women's Golf (1): Kaitlin Kormuth
Women's Soccer (6): Olivia Cruz, Erica Leinweber, Maddie Norville, Brooke Opferman, Mayra Sesmas, Madi Snyder
Softball (4): Brooke Albaugh, Peyton Mueller Stenz, Grace Narkum, Marley Queen
Women's Swimming and Diving (4): Kayla Brock, Josephine Dufala, Hannah Panko, Hannah Rachford, Elizabeth Seiter
Women's Tennis (3): Filippa Frogner, Sima Heren, Meliz Petkova Mustafa
Women's Track and Field and Cross Country (7): Chloe Amoroso, Ivana Babic, Ariana Coats, Sage Colon, Natalie Keller, Madison Luthy, Drew Patterson
Cleveland State Fall 2024 Graduates (9)
Women's Soccer (3): Brooke Brockman, Bella Delfino, Madi Snyder
E-Sports (2): James Elder, Logan McClain
Men's Soccer (1): Kyle Folds
Women's Fencing (1): Gwen Nelson
Women's Basketball (1): Mickayla Perdue
Volleyball (1): Liberty Torres
