Kagan Kollar named to Summit League Golf All-Academic Team

The Summit League has officially announced the 2026 Golf Academic All-League Team, recognizing 11 student-athletes who have demonstrated exceptional balance between collegiate athletics and classroom performance.

Among the honorees is University of North Dakota junior Kagan Kollar, who earned a spot on the team following a season defined by academic excellence and consistent performance on the course.

Kollar’s Dual Success

A native of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Kollar maintains a 3.96 GPA while majoring in mathematics. His academic standing led to his selection as a finalist for UND’s Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year earlier this month.

On the green, Kollar was a primary contributor to the Fighting Hawks, finishing third on the team with a 73.69 scoring average. He competed in nine of the team’s 10 events this season.

His individual performance included two top-5 finishes and three top-10 finishes. These contributions helped the Fighting Hawks achieve a program-record team scoring average of 291.76.

Did You Know? Kagan Kollar is one of only two male representatives in the league to be a multi-time recipient of the Academic All-League honour.

League Standards and Selection

To qualify for the Academic All-League team, student-athletes must meet strict criteria. These include a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale and the completion of at least one full academic year at their current institution.

athletes must have participated in at least 50 percent of their team’s competitions. The final selection is determined by votes from sports information directors (SIDs) and facility athletic representatives (FARs).

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that Kollar’s ability to maintain a near-perfect GPA in a rigorous field like mathematics while contributing to a program-best team scoring average highlights a rare level of discipline and cognitive endurance.

Summit League Honorees

The 2026 honors include a distinguished group of athletes from across the league’s eleven institutions. The women’s team features four athletes with perfect 4.00 GPAs.

Women’s Academic All-League Team

Madi Hicks (North Dakota State, Sr.) – 4.00 GPA, Management Information Systems
Emily Karmazin (Omaha, Sr.) – 4.00 GPA, Biomechanics
Anna Swan (Oral Roberts, So.) – 4.00 GPA, Business Administration
Kathryn VanArragon (St. Thomas, Jr.) – 3.93 GPA, Economics
McKenzie Mages (South Dakota State, Sr.) – 4.00 GPA, Communication Studies

Men’s Academic All-League Team

Luke Leonetti (Kansas City, Sr.) – 3.90 GPA, Business Administration
Kagan Kollar (North Dakota, Jr.) – 3.96 GPA, Mathematics
Gabe Benson (North Dakota State, Sr.) – 3.95 GPA, Finance
Rylin Petry (North Dakota State, Sr.) – 3.96 GPA, Finance
Ben Gratzl (Oral Roberts, So.) – 3.94 GPA, International Business
Parker Etzel (South Dakota, Jr.) – 4.00 GPA, Pre-Business

Future Outlook

Given his current trajectory, Kollar may be positioned to pursue further academic accolades as he enters his senior year. His consistency could potentially make him a candidate for further multi-time honors.

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The Fighting Hawks may also look to build upon their historic team scoring average in upcoming seasons, utilizing the established academic and athletic foundations of their current roster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the GPA requirements for the Academic All-League team?
Student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 on a 4.0 scale.

How are the team members selected?
Nominations are submitted by sports information directors from the league’s eleven institutions, and the final team is voted on by SIDs and facility athletic representatives (FARs).

What athletic participation is required for eligibility?
A student-athlete must have participated in at least 50 percent of his or her team’s competitions.

Which do you believe is more challenging: maintaining a 4.0 GPA or achieving a program-record scoring average in golf?