INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Horizon League announced the 2025 #HLMSOC All-Academic Team, naming three Golden Grizzlies to the squad.

The first name up was Gabe Baylon, who as the team captain earned his first All-Academic Team nod of his career. The graduate student from Chihuahua, Mexico has played and started in 15 games this season, tallying a goal and two assists.

Defender Mohammad Jamal Issa and Abdul Al-Rashed were also named to the All-Academic Team as honorable mentions. Both earning their first All-Academic nods as well.

Jamal Issa has played in 12 games, starting 10 as he has cemented a spot as a key cog in Oakland's defense. Abdul Rashed has started 10 of his 16 games played this season, tallying nine shots on goal and an assist as a spark plug in the middle of Oakland's attacking unit.

The three continue to lead Oakland as they close the regular season today, Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. against IU Indy.

See the full #HLMSOC All-Academic Teams below:

2025 Valeo #HLMSOC All-Academic Team
Ryan Poling, Cleveland State
John Nino, Detroit Mercy
Drew Pierson, Detroit Mercy
Brady Horn, IU Indianapolis
Cameron Maung-Maung, IU Indianapolis
Jago Thompson-Roberts, IU Indianapolis
Ryan Berghauer, Milwaukee
Steven Boaghe Braniste, Northern Kentucky
Gabriel Baylon, Oakland
Shane Anderson, Purdue Fort Wayne
Fabian Overkamp, RMU
 
Honorable Mentions
Abdul Al-Rashed, Oakland
Mohammad Jamal Issa, Oakland
Josh Lane, RMU
Henry Hutchinson, Wright State
Alessandro Malterer, Wright State