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MEN’S SOCCER
During the 2021 campaign Cleveland State picked up a program-best eight Horizon League victories, including a perfect 5-0 #HLMSOC record at Krenzler Field. With their 8-2 league record the Vikings earned the No. 2 seed in the Horizon League Tournament, and went on to earn a spot in the Championship Game for the first time since 2012. Throughout the season the Vikings were led by their trio of Horizon League specialty award winners; Jannis Schmidt (Player of the Year), Bojan Kolevski (Offensive Player of the Year), and Thomas M’Barek (Defensive Player of the Year).
WOMEN’S SOCCER
The Vikings ended their 2021 regular season in dramatic fashion, as Cleveland State went 3-0-1 over the final four contests to earn a spot in the Horizon League Tournament. During this stretch, the Viking defense didn’t allow a goal for 458 minutes, recording four straight shutouts to make their first appearance in the #HLWSOC tournament since 2019. Senior Essence Canady was named to the All-League Second Team after leading the Viking defense, earning league honors for the first time in her career after starting 63 of the 65 games she appeared in, including all 15 games during her final season. In addition, Kyla Valaitis was named to the All-Freshman Team.
VOLLEYBALL
Playing in her first complete season of collegiate volleyball, sophomore Abby Miller eclipsed the 1,000-assist mark, finishing the 2021 campaign with 1,354 assists. After notching 567 assists during the shortened 2020 spring season, Miller recorded 787 assists as a sophomore during 2021. Off the court, the duo of Audrey McConihe and Peyton Bloomer were named to the Horizon League All-Academic Team, with both earning the accolade for the first time in their careers.
CROSS COUNTRY
During the 2021 campaign the Vikings recorded a trio of top-three team finishes, including a second place finish at the Tommy Titan Invite. Throughout the season Cleveland State was paced by sophomore transfer Kiannah Sarver, who represented the Vikings’ top finisher during four races. Off the course, Hannah Korte was named to the Horizon League All-Academic Team, earning her first cross country accolade and second career academic honor (#HLTF Academic).
