Eight Syracuse University student-athletes have been recognized as CSC Academic All-District honorees for the 2025-26 academic year. This prestigious selection honors top student-athletes excelling in sports and academics, particularly for sports lacking an individual academic All-America program. The honorees include Acorn Cassidy (women's rowing), Lieke Leeggangers (field hockey), Charlotte Hallett (ice hockey), Emma Muchnick (women's lacrosse), Coco Vandiver (women's lacrosse), and men's lacrosse players Jordan Beck, Riley Figueiras, and Finn Thomson. Cassidy, Leeggangers, Muchnick, and Vandiver advanced to the national ballot for Academic All-American consideration.

By the Numbers
  • Jordan Beck recorded 19 ground balls and 8 caused turnovers in 19 games.
  • Finn Thomson led the men's lacrosse team with 45 goals this season.
State of Play
  • The Syracuse women's rowing team achieved a program-best ninth-place finish at the NCAA Championships.
  • Vandiver owns the program record for career caused turnovers with 122.
What's Next

Several of the honorees will now compete for national Academic All-American recognition, highlighting their dual success in academics and athletics. Their ongoing performances may further elevate Syracuse's profile in collegiate athletics.

Bottom Line

Syracuse student-athletes are setting a high standard, balancing competitive excellence with academic achievement. Their accomplishments this season not only showcase individual talent but also emphasize the university's commitment to fostering well-rounded student-athletes.