A school’s first tennis championship win? All-American Teams? What more can you ask for?
Weekly Wrap Up:
Matia Cristiani, a student athlete at Babson College, has won the school’s first NCAA Singles National Championship! At the end of a perfect season, Cristiani beat John Hopkins’ Lia Melvin 6-1, 6-1 to reign supreme. Her season record was 37-0 and this was her first time playing in a final match. Congratulations, Matia!
New England natives have been selected in USA Lacrosse Magazine and IWLCA’s Women’s Lacrosse All-American team! The selected athletes were: Pauline Vien of Brookline, Massachusetts; Ella Campbell of Foxborough, Massachusetts, Lauren Henry of Monroe, Connecticut and Sarah Newton of Colchester, Connecticut. Congratulations to these New England born stars!
Recent Reads:
“Every girl is in their own ear of growth, confidence and self-discovery.” says founder of the Her Eras Elite Summer Hockey League, Rachel Carroll. You can read more about what Carroll has to say and how her league is making a difference for many young female athletes in Serena Croteau’s In Their Hockey Era.
This will be an interesting season for the Connecticut Sun. As writer Lauren Cinelli put it, “Connecticut battles through growing pains, tough competition and a season filled with transition.” Learn more in her piece, Sun Searching for Rhythm Early in 2026 Season!
Upcoming Events:
Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena on June 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Connecticut Sun vs. Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena on June 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Boston Banshees vs. Bay Breakers at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium on June 7 at 6 p.m. ET
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