WIU Tennis Facility | Western Illinois University Leathernecks
WIU Tennis Facility | Western Illinois University Leathernecks
The Western Illinois University Women's Tennis team has been recognized by the International Tennis Association (ITA) for their academic achievements during the 2024-25 season. The team earned ITA All-Academic Team Status, with a notable GPA of 3.73, which is the highest among Western Illinois athletic programs.
Four players from the tennis team achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA in the spring, while nine players maintained a GPA above 3.5 throughout the year. The ITA also honored nine players with Scholar-Athlete status for their dedication to academics: Aubrey Brumbaugh, Richardlyne Francois, Mana Fawcett, Paige Grice, Nour Gueblaoui, Denver Johnson, Chole Routier, Lara Rossetto Diniz de Souza, and Anna-Evelina Trush.
To qualify for ITA All-Academic Status, teams must have a GPA of at least 3.2 during the academic year. For individual ITA Scholar-Athlete recognition, players need to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher.