For the first time, the Washington University in St. Louis women's tennis program celebrates two athletes—Eliana Hanna and Eleanor Archer—earning College Sports Communicators Academic All-America honors in the same season. Hanna, a senior, garnered first-team recognition and boasts a stellar 21-10 singles record, including an appearance in the NCAA Quarterfinals. Junior Archer, named to the second team, excelled with 20 singles wins and reached the NCAA Semifinal in doubles. Their outstanding achievements come as the team secured a national runner-up finish after making back-to-back NCAA title match appearances.

By the Numbers
  • Eliana Hanna finished the season with a 21-10 singles record, including 12-6 at No. 1 singles.
  • Eleanor Archer had a 20-7 singles record, including 11-5 at No. 1 singles.
State of Play
  • The women's tennis program has advanced to the NCAA title match for the second consecutive year.
  • This marks the first time in history that two players from the program earned All-America distinctions in the same season.
What's Next

Looking forward, the Bears aim to build on their recent successes, potentially attracting top recruits and further enhancing their competitive edge in NCAA tournaments.

Bottom Line

The historic achievements of Hanna and Archer highlight the program's emerging prowess, emphasizing the importance of continued support for student-athletes to elevate their academic and athletic experiences.