Charleston Southern University Celebrates Academic Excellence in Athletics
Charleston Southern University (CSU) student-athletes achieved remarkable academic success during the 2024-25 academic year, as recognized by the big South Conference. A significant 74.83% – 217 out of 290 – of Buccaneers earned a place on the Big south Presidential Honor Roll. This prestigious recognition is awarded to student-athletes who maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Record-Breaking Academic Performance
The entire CSU athletic department collectively achieved a record-breaking GPA of 3.37 for the year, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic pursuits alongside athletic competition. This achievement underscores the dedication of CSU’s student-athletes and the support provided by the university’s academic resources.
Recognizing Perfect GPAs: The Commissioner’s Award
Beyond the Presidential Honor Roll, the Big South Conference also celebrated students achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA with the Commissioner’s Award. A total of 277 student-athletes across the conference received this honor,with Charleston Southern contributing an extraordinary 20 recipients. This represents a substantial portion of the conference-wide total and highlights the exceptional academic caliber of CSU athletes.
CSU’s Commissioner’s award honorees
The following Charleston Southern University student-athletes were recognized with the Commissioner’s Award for maintaining a 4.0 GPA during the 2024-25 academic year:
Baseball (1)
Kyle Lewis
Men’s Basketball (1)
Lamar Oden jr.
football (4)
Cooper dawson
Caleb Eichelberger
Trayson Fowler
Geordan Livingston
Women’s golf (1)
Paige Zolciak
Women’s Soccer (7)
Daniela Contreras
Fiama Hidalgo
Lauren McDonald
Jenna Moran
elin Persson
Sydney Thomas
Lilly Walker
Men’s Track & Field/Cross Country (2)
Zaiden Lane
Michael Calhoun
Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country (2)
Kallie Henderson
Taylar White
Volleyball (2)
Sophia Kluska
Emily Struckmeyer
These accomplishments reflect Charleston Southern University’s commitment to fostering a culture of academic and athletic excellence. The dedication of these student-athletes serves as an inspiration and demonstrates the power of balancing rigorous academics with competitive athletics.