Indianapolis, Ind. - The Intercollegiate Tennis Association ("ITA") is proud to announce the 2026 NAIA Women's ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams. Academia is an integral aspect of the college tennis experience and adds to the unique student-athlete experience found on college campuses across the nation.

Within the sport of tennis, student-athletes continue to exceed expectations in the classroom and on the court. In 2026, 156 NAIA Women's student-athletes were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, and 21 Women's tennis programs were awarded the All-Academic Team distinction. 

The Marian Women's Tennis Program was named an All-Academic Team, earning 11 honors. The Knights who earned the honors included: Paloma Caceres Villalba, Ana Barbosa Fernandez, Mara Schad, Elisa Roccaforte, Mckenna Snider, Liliane Alinquant, Yasmin Imamniyazova, Hannah Royalty, Emma Chrome, Sara Corrio Alemany, and Michelle Irigoyen.

To view the full NAIA ITA Scholar Athlete list, view the above link. 

Marian went 17-7 overall on the season and a perfect 9-0 in the Crossroads League, finishing as the Crossroads League Regular Season and Tournament Champions for the first time in program history. 

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