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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the 2025 Division II Women’s Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams on Tuesday morning. The Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis program, under the direction of Head Coach Doug Neagle, was recognized as an All-Academic team, in addition to Sofia Shing, Julia Moraes, Sofia Carpi, Isabella Ciancaglini, Kristyna Hranacova, Maya Benaich, and Priscilia Janikian were recognized as Scholar-Athletes.  

In order to be eligible for ITA All-Academic Team honors, programs must maintain a team grade-point average of 3.2 or above, while Scholar-Athlete honors are earned through maintaining a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.  

The NSU Sharks will be back in action in the fall of 2025. To stay up-to-date on Nova Southeastern Women’s Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram and X at NSU_WTennis.  

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis team, led by Head Coach Doug Neagle, has announced the commitments of Katja Markus and Chloe Henderson.  

Markus, an incoming first-year student, is originally from Argentina. Markus earned a career-high ranking of 82nd in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) rankings as a singles player, while also earning a career-best ranking of 920 in doubles. Markus currently holds an 8.87 universal tennis ranking (UTR) in singles and 9.36 doubles ranking.  

Henderson, an incoming senior transfer, joins the NSU Women’s Tennis program after two seasons at Loyola (LA). During her career at Loyola, Henderson went 30-12 in singles play and 31-6 in doubles. Henderson earned first-team All-Southern States Athletic Conference honors and was named a third-team NAIA All-American. Henderson began her career as a member of the North Carolina State University Women’s Tennis program.  

The NSU Sharks Women’s Tennis team will return to action in the fall of 2025. To stay up-to-date on Nova Southeastern Women’s Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram and X at NSU_WTennis.  

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its All-Americans for the 2024-25 season. The second-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks had two student-athletes garner recognition, as Kristyna Hranacova was named to both the singles and doubles team honors and was joined on the doubles All-American team by Isabella Ciancaglini.  

The criteria for ITA All-American singles honors are finishing in the top 20 of the final ITA National Singles Rankings. All-American recognition is awarded to doubles teams who finish in the top 10 of the final ITA National Doubles Rankings. 

Hranacova, ranked second in NCAA Division II, led the Sharks to the program’s third consecutive NCAA DII championship match. Hranacova carried a 22-3 record during the spring season, including winning eight consecutive matches during the postseason. In doubles competition, Hranacova – pairing with Ita Habekovic and Isabella Ciancaglini throughout the season – compiled a 21-6 record, including winning each of her final 10 contests. In addition to her success on the tennis courts, Hranacova was also recognized to the CSC Academic All-America first-team.  

Ciancaglini, ranked alongside Hranacova as the second doubles tandem in Division II, held a 24-4 record in doubles action, while holding an undefeated 9-0 record with Hranacova during the Sharks’ postseason run.  

The Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis program will return to competition in the fall of 2025. To stay up-to-date on Nova Southeastern Women’s Tennis during the offseason, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis.  

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Women’s Tennis Coach Doug Neagle was recognized as the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), formerly the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), 2024 Florida College Coach of the Year.  

Neagle guided the Sharks to the program’s first NCAA Division II National Championship and a team record 27 victories during the 2024 season.  

“I’m honored to be recognized as the RSPA Florida Division Coach of the Year, especially given the quality of tennis coaches in the state of Florida,” said Neagle. “Thank you to the RSPA for the award and all that they do for the sport of tennis. This honor caps off an incredible year for our team, which included our program’s first national championship.” 

In addition to the RSPA Florida Division Coach of the Year recognition, Neagle was awarded the Sunshine State Conference Coach of the Year honor for the fourth time in his career, while also being named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) South Region and National Coach of the Year. Neagle coached three student-athletes to ITA All-American honors and Natalie Espinal to ITA Senior Player of the Year recognition.  

During the 2025 season, Neagle led the Sharks to the NCAA Division II National Championship for the third consecutive season and a 25-4 overall record.  

Sharks Tennis will be back in action in the fall of 2025. To stay up-to-date on Nova Southeastern Women’s Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis.  

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – The second-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks saw their 2025 season come to a close, falling to Sunshine State Conference rival Barry University in the NCAA Division II National Championship. 

Score: No.2 Nova Southeastern 3 | No. 1 Barry University 4
Records: No.2 Nova Southeastern 25-4 | No. 1 Barry University 26-1
Location: Sanlando Park | Atlamonte Springs, Fla. 
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SINGLES

• Kristyna Hranacova displayed dominance with a straight-sets win (6-0, 6-4) over Alina Michalitsch.
• Ita Habekovic battled through a tough match to defeat Viktoriia Dema in two tight sets, 7-5, 6-3.
• Andrea Di Palma overcame Sofia Shing in a three-set match, taking the first and final sets 6-1 and 6-1, with Shing grabbing the second set 6-4.
• Louane Lutringer controlled the match, defeating Isabella Ciancaglini 6-0, 6-1.
• Dinara Alloiarova held off Noemie Dadoun in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4, in a tightly contested match.
• Angela Leweurs claimed a straight-sets win over Julia Moraes, winning both sets 6-4.

 

The National Championship closes out the 2025 season for the Nova Southeastern Sharks. NSU Women’s Tennis thanks all the supporters throughout the year. 

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis.  

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – For the third consecutive season, the second-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis team has made it to the NCAA Division II national championship. The Sharks defeated the No. 3 Mustangs of Midwestern State University (TX) 4-1 in the Final Four. 

The Sharks have now won 11 consecutive NCAA tournament matches and improve to 20-2 in the tournament since 2022. 

Score:  No.2 Nova Southeastern 4 | No. 3 Midwestern State University (TX) 1
Records: No.2 Nova Southeastern 25-3 | No. 3 Midwestern State University (TX) 23-4
Location: Sanlando Park | Atlamonte Springs, Fla. 
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DOUBLES

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• Kristyna Hranacova controlled the tempo and defeated Jessica Binzari 6–4, 6–1.
• Hannah Yip secured a point for MSU with a victory over Ita Habekovic 7–5, 6–3 in a hard-fought match.
• Sofia Shing secured a straight-set 6–3, 6–3 win over Anda Ghinga.
• Julia Moraes outlasted Sydney Williams 6–1, 3–6, 6–1, finishing out the match strong.

The second-ranked Sharks will compete against conference rivals No. 1 Barry University in a 2024 National Championship rematch, on Sunday, May 25th. First serve is scheduled for 9 a.m. from Sanlando Park. 

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis.  

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – For the fourth consecutive season, the second-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis team has advanced to the NCAA Division II national semifinals. NSU defeated No. 21 Azusa Pacific 4-2 in the Elite Eight, as the Sharks outlasted the Cougars from Sanlando Park. 

The Sharks have now won 10 consecutive NCAA tournament matches and improve to 19-2 in the tournament since 2022. 

Records: No. 2 Nova Southeastern 24-3 | No. 21 Azusa Pacific 21-5
Score: No. 2 Nova Southeastern 4 | No. 21 Azusa Pacific 2
Location: Sanlando Park | Atlamonte Springs, Fla. 
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• Isabella Ciancaglini and Kristyna Hranacova defeated Julia Jordan and Vini Bautista 6-1
• Sofia Shing and Noemie Dadoun sealed the doubles point for the Sharks by beating Karola Suvista and Stina Larsson 6-4
• Kristyna Hranacova gave NSU a 2-1 lead in the match by earning a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Bautista
• Julia Moraes put the Sharks in front 3-1 in the match by emerging victorious against Shannele Lopez (6-1, 6-3)
• Sofia Shing clinched the victory for NSU by defeating Larsson with a tiebreaker in the second set (6-3, 7(7)-6(3))

The second-ranked Sharks will compete against No. 3 Midwestern State (TX) and look to advance to the program’s third consecutive NCAA Division II National Championship match, on Saturday, May 24th. First serve is scheduled for 9 a.m. from Sanlando Park. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis. 

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – The second-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Tennis team advanced to the NCAA Division II national quarterfinal by defeating the 15th-seeded Slippery Rock on Wednesday afternoon at Sanlando Park.  

The Sharks improve to 18-2 in NCAA tournament matches since the 2022 season, winning nine consecutive.  

Records: No. 2 Nova Southeastern 23-3 | Slippery Rock 15-11 
Score: No. 2 Nova Southeastern 4 | Slippery Rock 0 
Location: Sanlando Park | Altamonte Springs, Fla. 
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Isabella Ciancaglini and Kristyna Hranacova defeated Nicole Kempton and Alissia Kivi 6-0 
Ita Habekovic and Julia Moraes sealed the doubles point for NSU, beating Georgia Lancaster and Dari Sakhanova 6-0.  
Kristyna Hranacova, the third-ranked singles player in NCAA Division II, was victorious 6-2, 6-2 over Amaia Balaguer Brau 
Amina Sagadiyeva defeated Georgie Lancaster 6-0, 6-0 
Julia Moraes completed the victory for the Sharks, beating Dari Sakhanova 6-1, 6-0.  

The second-ranked Sharks advance to the national quarterfinal match, where they will take on the winner of the No. 21 Azusa Pacific and No. 22 Nebraska-Kearney at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 22nd. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Tennis throughout their NCAA Championship run, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis.  

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TEMPE, AZ. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) have announced the 2025 Division II Women’s National and Regional Awards. The Division II national awards include – ITA Coach of the Year, ITA Assistant Coach of the Year, Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship, ITA Rookie of the Year, ITA Senior Player of the Year, and the ITA Player to Watch. For the full release on the ITA National Awards, click here. 

Kristyna Hranacova was recognized as the ITA Player to Watch, cementing herself as a top player in NCAA Division II. Hranacova, ranked fourth in the nation in singles play, has guided the Sharks back to the NCAA National Championship tournament. Hranacova holds an 18-4 record in singles competition and won 12 consecutive matches from February 22nd through April 10th. In doubles play, Hranacova is ranked 12th nationally and holds a 16-6 record.  

Hranacova and the second-ranked Sharks begin play at the NCAA National Tournament on Wednesday, May 21st, taking on 15th-seeded Slippery Rock at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Fla. First serve of the Sharks match will take place at 12 p.m. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Golf, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis.  

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The second-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s team advanced to the NCAA National Championship tournament by defeating the fifth-ranked West Alabama Tigers 4-0 on Tuesday afternoon at the NSU Tennis Complex at Rolling Hills.

The Sharks, under the direction of Head Coach Doug Neagle, improved to 17-2 in NCAA Tournament matches since the 2022 season, winning each of their last eight. 

Records: No. 2 Nova Southeastern 22-3 | No. 5 West Alabama 0
Score:No. 2 Nova Southeastern 4 | No. 5 West Alabama 0
Location: NSU Tennis Complex at Rolling Hills | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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The Sharks will contine their defense of the NCAA National Championship beginning on May 21st at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Fla. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Tennis, be sure to follow on Instagram & X at NSU_WTennis. 

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