Cleveland State University's men's lacrosse team has once again proven that brains and brawn can coexist on the field and in the classroom. For the fourth consecutive year, the team has snagged the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Team Academic Award. It's not just a team triumph. Standouts Grayson Dague, Lane Miller, and Reggie Regala are hoisting individual Scholar All-American honors, as well.
It's clear that these Vikings aren't just wielding lacrosse sticks, they're also excelling in their academics. As a squad, they've flexed a cumulative 3.55 GPA and managed to push that to a 3.58 for the spring semester. In the rigorous swell of academic and athletic demands, 42 players hit the NEC Spring Academic Honor Roll, and 21 landed on the Commissioner's Honor Roll – numbers that tell a tale of consistent academic dedication.
Zooming in on the scholar-athletes, Dague swept through his four years in pre-physical therapy, participating in 38 games and contributing three goals on top of four assists. He's etched his name into the Viking legacy and now strides out with his diploma as a testament to his dual commitment.
Miller, embodying the Viking spirit, leaves behind a legacy in both physical therapy and on the field. His stats include 49 appearances, 45 ground balls, and a respectable mix of goals and assists, which underscores his dynamic presence over his tenure with the Vikings, although causing seven turnovers, solidifying his influence on the team's successes.
Then there's Regala, whose career tallied more than just figures, with 54 games and a host of defensive starts. His significant contributions of 76 ground balls and 21 caused turnovers to pair neatly with his business economics degree. It goes without saying, his academic and athletic prowess has given both fields a run for their money.
The Cleveland State University Athletics have shown yet again that the balance between academic achievement and athletic prowess is not only possible but commendable. Recognitions like the USILA awards highlight the dual pursuits that student-athletes navigate, and Cleveland State's lacrosse team is a testament to the fact that hard work pays off, both on the turf and in the library.
