SUPERIOR, Wis. – The College Sports Communicators (CSC) have announced their Academic All-District Men's Tennis lists, and two Yellowjackets saw themselves receive recognition.
 
Sophomore Ren Kurachi (Yokohama, Japan/Yokosuka Gakuin), alongside junior Davide Pelletti (Prado, Brazil) were the Yellowjackets highlighted by the organization.
 
The CSC Academic All-America program recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined athletic and academic accomplishments, separately recognizing men's and women's soccer student-athletes in NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and the NAIA. 
 
To receive this award, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 or higher and either be a starter or key contributor on their respective team.
 
Kurachi, an Exercise Science major who boasts a 3.61 GPA, went 8-9 in singles action during his sophomore season coupled with a 13-10 mark in doubles play. He was a top competitor for the Yellowjackets during the 2023-24 season, as all matches in singles and doubles came at either the No. 1 or No. 2 positions.
 
Pelletti carries a 3.61 GPA after finishing the campaign with a 5-2 singles record and a 12-6 doubles mark. He saw the most success at No. 5 singles, compiling a 4-1 record. Shifting to doubles action, he saw a 12-4 record at the No. 1 and 2 positions alongside partner Sharan Kanugovi (Bangalore, Karnataka/New Baldwin International School).
 
The 'Jackets capped the 2023-24 season with an overall record of 13-10 overall. They earned a perfect 4-0 mark in conference play before falling in the UMAC semifinal match.