DeLAND, Fla. — Stetson men's tennis standouts Christian Kuehne and Xavier Sarda Marti have been named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® Team, recognizing their combined success on the court and in the classroom.
In addition to earning Academic All-District honors, both Hatters were selected as CSC Academic All-America® finalists and will advance to the national ballot, with Academic All-America teams set to be announced on June 3.
Kuehne capped off a standout senior season by earning ASUN Tournament MVP honors after clinching the championship match in Stetson's 4-3 victory over North Florida to secure the program's first ASUN Championship title. The Switzerland native posted an 9-7 singles record while primarily competing at No. 2 and also earned Academic All-ASUN recognition during the season.
Sarda Marti also delivered an exceptional campaign for the Hatters, earning All-ASUN Second Team and ASUN All-Tournament Team honors. The Barcelona, Spain native finished the season with an 11-2 singles record, including victories in all three ASUN Tournament matches to help lead Stetson to its historic championship run. He additionally earned Academic All-ASUN honors this spring.
The duo helped guide Stetson to an 14-7 overall record, the program's first ASUN Championship, and its first NCAA Tournament appearance in school history.
The CSC Academic All-District® program recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined athletic and academic achievements. Nominees must meet high standards both competitively and academically to be considered for the honor.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
