INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Northern Kentucky University Norse women's soccer senior Megan Gessner was named to the Valeo Horizon League All-Academic Team on Tuesday, adding another accolade to her incredible senior season.
 
"Congratulations to Megan," said NKU head coach Bob Sheehan. "Megan has demonstrated a tremendous work ethic and has set high academic and athletic goals for herself.  We are very proud of Megan."

In the classroom, Gessner has been a top student during her time at Northern Kentucky. She's made appearances on the dean's list, the president's honors list, and the scholar's list, as well as four appearances on the Horizon League Honor Roll. On the field, she's been just as stellar. Gessner leads the Horizon League in goals against average (.677), save percentage (.849), and shutouts (seven). 

View the full All-Academic team below. 
2025 Valeo #HLWSOC All-Academic Team
Mayra Sesmas, Cleveland State
Leila Lanier, Detroit Mercy
Abbey Lodato, Detroit Mercy
Camryn Pepper, Detroit Mercy
Hanna Arvay, Green Bay
Senah Hanes, Green Bay
Abby Lom, Green Bay
Emma Frey, IU Indianapolis
Caroline Kelley, IU Indianapolis
Kristina Karlof, Milwaukee
Zoey Pagels, Milwaukee
Megan Gessner, Northern Kentucky
Jordan Imes, Purdue Fort Wayne
Paloma Swankler, RMU
Taylor Berry, Youngstown State
Emma Rigone, Youngstown State

NKU wraps up regular season play on Wednesday against Wright State, with kickoff set for 6 PM in Dayton. 

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