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CLEVELAND — Cal State LA earned 51 student-athlete 2024-25 D2 ADA Academic Awards from the Division 2 Athletics Directors Association, the organization announced this week. The Academic Achievement Awards recognize the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the NCAA Division II level.

To qualify for the award, student-athletes must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, have attended a minimum of two years of college-level work and have been an active member of an intercollegiate team in 2024-25.

In total, there were a record-breaking 22,756 student-athletes from 202 institutions recognized for the 2024-25 Academic Achievement Awards. This is the most student-athletes being recognized in the program’s 18-year history.

“Since its inception, this program has been dedicated to celebrating the exceptional student-athletes who define excellence across our Division II landscape,” said Traci Murphy, vice president for athletics at Daemen University and current D2 ADA President. “This year, we are thrilled to recognize a record number of deserving individuals, reflecting the unprecedented dedication within our division – not only in athletics, but in the classroom as well. This year’s record-breaking submissions for both individuals and schools serve as a testament to the Division II way. Thanks to the administrators that nominated these outstanding individuals, and much-deserved congratulations to our 22,000-plus recipients.”

Cal State LA was one of nine programs from the California Collegiate Athletic Association to have students honored. The conference had a total of 704.
 
The D2 ADA is the first organization of its kind to provide educational and networking opportunities; enhancement of acceptable operating standards and ethics; and establishment of the overall prestige and understanding of the profession of Division II athletics directors. The D2 ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 58th year.

D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award Recipients
Alejandra Andalon, women’s soccer
Daniela Andrade, women’s golf
Joshlyn Ayala, women’s golf
Damian Bonds, men’s cross country and men’s track & field
David Bonds, men’s cross country and men’s track & field
Lily Buggs, women’s basketball
Ashari Cassell, women’s basketball
Tehya Chadwick, women’s volleyball
John Covarrubias, men’s cross country and men’s track & field
Samarah DaCoud, women’s volleyball
Alejandra Estrada, women’s cross country and women’s track and field
Ivan Farias-Martinez, men’s soccer
Carissa Freeman, women’s golf
Patrick Garcia, baseball
Atticus Gonzalez, baseball
Madison Juarez, women’s soccer
Robin Kniss, men’s basketball
Courtlyn Lam, women’s tennis
Genesis Lopez, women’s soccer
Isaiah Marquez, baseball
Joel Martinez, baseball
Peytyn Mize, women’s soccer
Roei Mordechay, men’s soccer
Sarah Olmos, women’s tennis
Trent Osburn, men’s cross country and men’s track & Field
Brenna Ozel, women’s golf
Jace Paderez, baseball
Sinaiah Pointer, women’s track and field
Harley Richardson, women’s golf
Brandon Rivas-Gramajo, men’s cross country
Lea Rolland, women’s tennis
Jordan Rosales, men’s basketball
Haley Roundtree, women’s volleyball
Summer Roybal, women’s tennis
David Rush, men’s cross country and men’s track & field
Liam Saban, men’s soccer
Connor Scales, men’s basketball
Morgan Sjoerdsma, women’s golf
Leon Tafirenyika, men’s track and field
Hideka Takamura, women’s tennis
Rebecca Topete, women’s volleyball
Sergio Vega, men’s soccer
Martin Zarzuela, men’s basketball and men’s track and field
Lino Zepeda, baseball

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PLEASANTVILLE, NY – The Northeast-10 (NE10) Conference released their Fall Semester Academic Honor Roll list in which Pace Athletics is well represented with 319 student-athletes.

Among the NE10’s 11 member and six associate member institutions, the Conference recognized 3,790 student-athletes for their academic achievements. The Academic Honor Roll (AHR) acknowledges the commitment of NE10 student-athletes to excel in the classroom with three designations: Academic Excellence (4.0 GPA), Academic Distinction (3.50-3.99 GPA) and Academic Honors (3.00-3.49). 10 of 11 NE10 full member institutions had at least 50-percent of their student-athletes earn AHR status. Six institutions reached 70% or higher, while 10 had at least 60% of their student-athletes recognized.

The overall breakdown of the 319 Setter names mentioned is as follows: 51 student-athletes named in the Academic Excellence category, 170 in the Academic Distinction, and 98 in the Academic Honors.

Adelphi had a league-high 85.2% of its student-athletes named to the Academic Honor Roll, while Bentley ranked second at 84.1% and Pace was third at 78.6%. New Haven (71.5%) and Saint Michael’s (70.6%) rounded-out the top five.

About Pace University Athletics
Pace University Athletics is a member of NCAA Division II, competing within the Northeast-10 Conference (NE10). Pace Athletics sponsors 14 intercollegiate sports, along with cheer, dance, and E-Sports programs. In 2023-24, Pace student-athletes posted a cumulative grade point average of 3.37. Additionally, a total of 311 Setters were selected to the NE10’s Academic Honor Roll following the spring 2024 semester.

For all information regarding Pace Athletics, log on to www.PaceUAthletics.com and follow Pace Athletics on Facebook (T-Bone, Official Mascot of Pace University Athletics), Twitter (@PaceUAthletics) and Instagram (@PaceAthletics). In addition, the Official Pace University Athletics newsletter, Setters Sports Wrap, is available. CLICK HERE to sign up for weekly updates on Pace Athletics content.

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MANSFIELD, MA. – On Thursday afternoon, the Northeast-10 Conference released its Academic All-Conference teams for the 2024 fall season, with the conference honoring 99 individuals for their excellence as student-athletes. Out of the 99 honored, five were members of Pace University’s fall sports teams.Â

To be eligible for selection to NE10 Academic All-Conference teams, a student-athlete must have met or exceeded the following minimum requirements:

• Started in at least half or played in at least two-thirds of the team’s competitions as a significant contributor.
• Achieved a 3.30 cumulative grade-point average (GPA) or better on a 4.0 scale.

Field Hockey and Women’s Soccer led all fall sports with 22 honorees each.

VOLLEYBALL
Georgette Cosentino (Scarsdale, N.Y./ The Ursuline School), Senior, Setter

• 3.98 GPA (4.0 Fall Semester); Biology
• Academic All-District Selection
• Finished the 2024 season with 225 assists, 87 digs, and eight service aces ranking second on the team in assists (4.35 per set).

Maggie Ferguson (Southbury, CT./Pomperaug High School), Junior, Setter

• 3.95 GPA; Psychology
• Academic All-District Selection
• Ended the 2024 campaign with 108 digs, 131 assists, and 18 service aces.

 
FOOTBALL
Paul Cimicata (Lyndhurst, N.J. Lyndhurst High School), Graduate Student, Defensive End

• 3.92 Cumulative GPA (Graduate) – Undergraduate – 4.0; Public Accounting
• Recorded 24 tackles (7 solo, 17 assisted) with 1.5 sacks during the 2024 campaign.

Robert Ennis (Cortlandt Manor, N.Y./Walter Panas High School), Graduate Student, Wide Receiver

• 3.82 (Graduate) – Undergraduate – 3.92; Accounting
• Finished the 2024 season with ten receptions, 256 receiving yards two touchdowns.

 
FIELD HOCKEY
Krista Dietz (Mahopac, N.Y./Mahopac High School), Senior, Forward

• 3.83 GPA (4.0 for fall semester); Digital Cinema and Filmmaking (Minor in Sports Broadcasting)
• Named to NFHCA All-American First-team alongside the Northeast-10 All-Conference First-Team.
• Produced a team-high 59 points with 20 goals and 19 assists during the 2024 season.

For all information regarding Pace Athletics, log on to www.PaceUAthletics.com and follow Pace Athletics on Facebook (T-Bone, Official Mascot of Pace University Athletics), Twitter (@PaceUAthletics) and Instagram (@PaceAthletics). In addition, the Official Pace University Athletics newsletter, Setters Sports Wrap, is available. CLICK HERE to sign up for weekly updates on Pace Athletics content.
 
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