Gilbert, AZ - The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) has released the 2026 Division III Women's Scholar-Athletes listing with a historic 14 Lions from Piedmont University earning spots for their academic performance on the year.
The Lions' 14 selections is by far one of the largest numbers amongst regional Division III competition but also bested some of the most well-respected universities in America including UAA members NYU, Carnegie Mellon, Case Western, and in-state rival Emory University who placed nine on the same list.
The ITA believes within the sport of tennis, student-athletes continue to exceed expectations in the classroom and on the court.
In 2026, 1,309 Division III Women's student-athletes were named ITA Scholar-Athletes.
Piedmont's honorees:
Emily Gonzalez
Sarah Sanabia
Halee Harper
Lizzie Ivey
Addyson Willis
Alex Snodgrass
Karen Sanchez Castillo
Olivia Carpenter
Paige Kluba
Sarah Row
Brooklyn Bolch
Ella Kate Canaday
Kaleigh Stallworth
Annalia Small
ABOUT THE INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS ASSOCIATION (ITA)
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is the governing body of college tennis, overseeing men's and women's varsity tennis at all levels – NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and Junior/Community College.
