WTEN | Sofia Daryaie Named ITA Northwest Regional Most Improved Player
6/9/2026 1:41:00 PM | Women's Tennis
TEMPE, Ariz. - The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its 2026 Division I Women's Regional Awards on Tuesday which included Saint Mary's own Sofia Daryaie who was named the Northwest Regional Most Improved Player of the Year.
Daryaie stepped into a big spot for the Gaels after missing the entire 2024-25 season due to an injury, playing out of the top singles spot for the majority of the 2026 campaign. The three-year Los Gatos native was 4-10 in singles play but led the team with eight doubles wins with the majority alongside teammate Tiana Fox. Daryaie was named All-WCC Honorable Mention for her first career all-conference selection.
Daryaie had notable wins in straight sets against UC Riverside and in WCC action against Gonzaga's top singles player, defeating fellow All-WCC Honorable Mention Emily Robertson 6-2 7-6. She also went unfinished in two highly competitive sets against the 2026 WCC Co-Player of the Year in Eva Alvarez Sande from Washington State.
The complete release of the 2026 ITA Regional awards can be found HERE or at wearecollegetennis.com.
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Daryaie stepped into a big spot for the Gaels after missing the entire 2024-25 season due to an injury, playing out of the top singles spot for the majority of the 2026 campaign. The three-year Los Gatos native was 4-10 in singles play but led the team with eight doubles wins with the majority alongside teammate Tiana Fox. Daryaie was named All-WCC Honorable Mention for her first career all-conference selection.
Daryaie had notable wins in straight sets against UC Riverside and in WCC action against Gonzaga's top singles player, defeating fellow All-WCC Honorable Mention Emily Robertson 6-2 7-6. She also went unfinished in two highly competitive sets against the 2026 WCC Co-Player of the Year in Eva Alvarez Sande from Washington State.
The complete release of the 2026 ITA Regional awards can be found HERE or at wearecollegetennis.com.
Be sure to follow your Gaels on Facebook, Instagram, and X to get all the latest Saint Mary's athletics updates and information.
#GaelsRise
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