Xavier University Athletics
Student-Athlete Achievers
Beischel Student-Athlete Achievers are recognized for their successes on the playing field, in the classroom, and throughout the community. R.J. Beischel Building Co. proudly congratulates these Xavier Student-Athletes on both their athletic and academic achievements.
JONNY MENNELL | JUNIOR | ASHEVILLE, N.C.
Jonny Mennell, of the men's soccer team, was named to the 2024 CSC Academic All-District Team. He earned a spot on the Big East Weekly Honor Roll four times during the 2024 season. In the 2023 season, he helped the Musketeers capture the BIG EAST Championship and was named the Most Outstanding Defensive Player at the 2023 BIG EAST Tournament.
February 18, 2025
EMMA FLICK | JUNIOR | STREETSBORO, OH
Emma Flick, of the women's soccer team, was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team and earned Academic All-Ohio First Team honors. She started all 21 matches for the Musketeers, collecting 20 points on six goals and a team high eight assists. Among her six goals were three game-winners, including a pair in BIG EAST matches.
February 18, 2025
ABBY SIMINSKI | JUNIOR | ADA, MI
Abby Siminski, of the Women's Tennis team, went 3-0 in the BIG EAST last season, helping Xavier to a fourth-straight BIG EAST Championship and NCAA appearance. Siminski is a team captain this season and has been named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team twice.
January 14, 2025
ANNA TAYLOR | REDSHIRT JUNIOR | ST. LOUIS, MO
Anna Taylor, of the Women's Volleyball team, played in all 28 matches last season and led the team with 292 kills. The Saint Louis native is a 3-time All-BIG EAST Academic Team and 3-time CSC Academic All-District Team honoree.
January 14, 2025
AIDEN LEAMER | JUNIOR | MASON, OH
Aiden Leamer is a two-time All-BIG EAST selection who won three gold medals at the 2024 BIG EAST Championships. He set a school record and NCAA B-Cut time on the way to winning the 200 fly, and helped Xavier win the 200 medley relay and 400 medley relay. Following the season, he was named a CSCAA Scholar All-American. So far this season, he’s set a new school record in the 100 fly at CSU Magnus Cup, and was named the BIG EAST Swimmer of the Week on Oct. 7.
December 10, 2024
ERIN RITZ | GRADUATE STUDENT | VICTOR, N.Y.
Erin Ritz is a three-time All-BIG EAST selection who won a pair of gold medals at last season’s BIG EAST Championships. She won gold in the 200 fly, setting a school-record and NCAA B-Cut time in the process. She helped the Musketeers win the 200 medley relay in school-record time. Ritz also set a school-record and NCAA B-Cut in the 100 fly at the conference championship last season, collecting a silver medal. This season, she’s helped the Musketeers set a new school-record time in the 400 medley.
December 10, 2024
ISAAC WACHSMANN | JUNIOR | CENTENNIAL, CO
Isaac Wachsmann played in 28 games last season, playing outfield and DH. He batted .330 for the year, second highest average on the team. 13 of his 31 hits went for extra bases, including 10 home runs. He scored 21 runs and drove in 20 RBIs. He picked up two BIG EAST Player of the Week honors last season.
November 20, 2024
LOLA MANCUSO | JUNIOR | PLANTATION, FL
Lola Mancuso totaled 41 goals, nine assists, seven hat tricks, 27 draw controls, 17 ground balls and 14 caused turnovers last season to earn a spot on the All-BIG EAST Second Team. She was named BIG EAST Midfielder of the Week three times and finished the season fifth in the league with 2.73 goals per game. She is the program leader for goals, assists, points, and hat tricks.
November 20, 2024
ZACH BURTON | JUNIOR | HILLIARD, OH
Zach Burton played in 10 rounds of golf during the fall 2024 season, posting a 71.8 stroke average – ranking fourth on the team. He won "The Indy at Forest Hills" tournament on October 4. Burton helped the Musketeers capture the Xavier Invitational on October 22, the team’s first team title since the Pinehurst Intercollegiate in 2016.
November 12, 2024
DANIELA LOPEZ | SOPHOMORE | BARCELONA, SPAIN
Daniela Lopez scored a career-high 15 points in Xavier’s 71-66 win over Miami (Ohio) on Sunday. She added four rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes of action. The sophomore guard now has eight career double-figure scoring games. She is averaging 8.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game this season.
November 12, 2024