The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2026 Men's Lacrosse Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes award.  The Siena Heights Men's Lacrosse Program had five student-athletes earn this distinction.

In order to be nominated for the NAIA Scholar-Athlete, an individual must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, must appear on the eligibility certificate for the sport, and have attended one full year.

Earning the award for the Saints was:

Dominic Aponte (1^st time), junior, business administration major from Jonesville, Michigan

Sean Jablonski (3^rd time), senior, business administration major, accounting minor from Troy, Michigan

Joseph Keck (4^th time), senior, business administration major from Tecumseh, Michigan

Marco Papadelis (3^rd time), senior, business administration major from Rochester Hills, Michigan

Benjamin Vitkauskas (1^st time), sophomore, environmental engineering major from Rockford, Michigan

For the full release from the NAIA, click HERE