TENNIS | Gaels Earn Ten ITA Scholar-Athletes and ITA All-Academic Team Awards
7/14/2026 2:33:00 PM | Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis
GILBERT, Ariz. - The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its 2026 Division I Men's and Women's Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams on Tuesday, as Saint Mary's earned a combined ten Scholar-Athletes, and both programs were named All-Academic Teams for their success on the court and in the classroom.
In 2026, 1,008 Division I Men's student-athletes were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, and 162 men's tennis programs were awarded the All-Academic Team distinction while 1,501 Division I Women's student-athletes were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, and 231 Women's tennis programs were awarded the All-Academic Team distinction. Eligible student-athletes earned a minimum of a 3.5 GPA during the 2025-26 academic year.
The Gaels' women's team earned six Scholar-Athletes, including repeat honorees in Sofia Daryaie, Iman Khan and Madison Weekley. Joining the trio was also senior Tiana Fox and first-year Gaels Sydney Wilson and Sophie Stanton. On the men's side, the Etchecoin brothers earned Scholar-Athlete status, while the elder Paulo Hugo earned his second consecutive honor. Freshmen Sam Simmonds and Juan Pedro Etchecoin earned the distinction in their first year of collegiate tennis, while senior Thibaud Maxant earned his second consecutive ITA Scholar-Athlete selection to end his SMC career.
Saint Mary's Women's Tennis ITA Scholar-Athletes
Saint Mary's Men's Tennis ITA Scholar-Athletes
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In 2026, 1,008 Division I Men's student-athletes were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, and 162 men's tennis programs were awarded the All-Academic Team distinction while 1,501 Division I Women's student-athletes were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, and 231 Women's tennis programs were awarded the All-Academic Team distinction. Eligible student-athletes earned a minimum of a 3.5 GPA during the 2025-26 academic year.
The Gaels' women's team earned six Scholar-Athletes, including repeat honorees in Sofia Daryaie, Iman Khan and Madison Weekley. Joining the trio was also senior Tiana Fox and first-year Gaels Sydney Wilson and Sophie Stanton. On the men's side, the Etchecoin brothers earned Scholar-Athlete status, while the elder Paulo Hugo earned his second consecutive honor. Freshmen Sam Simmonds and Juan Pedro Etchecoin earned the distinction in their first year of collegiate tennis, while senior Thibaud Maxant earned his second consecutive ITA Scholar-Athlete selection to end his SMC career.
Saint Mary's Women's Tennis ITA Scholar-Athletes
Saint Mary's Men's Tennis ITA Scholar-Athletes
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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