Greenwood, IN–Five student-athletes representing five different programs for the Monroe University Mustangs were named to the 206 College Sports Communicators (CSC) College Division At-Large Academic All-District Teams, the organization announced on Tuesday.
 
Two men and three women were recognized for their hard work in competition and in the classroom. Student-athletes are eligible for Academic All-District selection by meeting several specific criteria. To be considered for selection, the student-athlete must be a sophomore athletically and academically, as well as having maintained at least a 3.50 grade-point average.

All five student-athletes who earned this year's distinction are eligible to be selected for the 2026 CSC College Division At-Large Academic All-America Team.

Kaliyah Jones (Women's Track & Field), Fabiana Lopez (Women's Volleyball), Reese Surratt (Softball), Leonardo Martinelli (Men's Soccer), and Nair Jamanika (Baseball) each were named to the All-District Team.

Jones defied the odds of her #13 ranking in the 400m event at the NJCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships and qualified for the final. She clocked a time of 54.89 personal best and the fastest time in program history. She placed seventh overall in the 400m final with a time of 56.27 and was given All-American honors.

Surratt had an impressive 2026 season as she tallied career highs in batting average, runs, hits, RBIs, and stolen bases. She also recorded her 100th career hit during the 2026 NJCAA Regional Opening Round against Harford CC. The sophomore also went on a 12-game hitting streak from April 12-May 2, as her season included 10 three-plus hit games. She was also named NJCAA Region 15 Athlete of the Month once this season.

Lopez anchored Monroe's 2025–26 season with 42 starts in 42 matches, leading the team with 70 service aces, adding 247 kills, 295 digs, and 20 total blocks. She was a key two-way contributor in a 35–8 campaign and a Region 15 contender.

Martinelli led the Mustangs in wins, saves, and save percentage in 2025. He also sat in the top 50 in the nation in saves (25) and save percentage (.568). He also picked up five wins in net while only recording one loss. Martinelli also held opponents to under two-goals per game with a 1.73 GAA. The sophomore picked up a big win against Harcum College in the East District quarterfinals, allowing just one goal.

Jamanika had a solid 2026 season tallying a .389 batting average while leading the team in stolen bases (22) and sat tied for first on the team in doubles with 12. He was named Mustang of the Week once this season while having multiple home run games against LSU-Eunice and Allegany College. His biggest performance came against Rockland CC, where he went 3-4 at the dish and registered a double and a triple with two RBIs.

All five student-athletes will now be under consideration for the 2026 CSC College Division At-Large Academic All-America Team. The women's team will be announced on Tuesday, July 7, while the men's team will be announced on Wednesday, July 8.