INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Cleveland State men's soccer team had two players selected to the 2026 Horizon League All-Academic Team, the league announced Wednesday afternoon. Tom Mertz and Aleksandar Kolar were both named to the team for the first time in their careers.

Mertz, a junior, received this honor after putting up a 3.89 GPA in Sport and Entertainment Management. The Bohringen, Germany, native has been named to the President's List three times and Dean's List twice. On the field, Mertz is a two-time All-League honoree, and captain of the team. In his career, Mertz has eleven goals and 12 assists in 52 games.

Kolar, a junior, earned this recognition after recording a perfect 4.00 GPA in Finance. The Strongsville, Ohio, native has been named the President's and Dean's List twice. In goal this season, Kolar has a 5-3-4 record with five shutouts, to go along with 36 saves.