NEW HAVEN, Conn. (May 14, 2026) – The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference placed 15 student-athletes on the 2026 College Sports Communicators Academic All District® Women’s Tennis Teams, the CSC announced earlier this week. The 15 honorees were one more than the CACC saw recognized in 2025, and came from five conference members.

The CSC Academic All-District® Teams recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Outstanding student-athletes are nominated by CSC members and must be at least a sophomore academically, hold a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade-point average, and meet high athletic standards.

The CACC’s honorees are listed below. Academic All-District® honorees were considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. Those CACC student-athletes advancing to the national ballot are denoted by an asterisk below.

2026 CACC WOMEN’S TENNIS CSC ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT®
Elena Arenas Guisasola*, Chestnut Hill
Lilian Bandel*, Chestnut Hill
Claudia Rasilla Romero, Chestnut Hill
Camilla Franzin*, Goldey-Beacom
Elina Mukhamadeeva, Goldey-Beacom
Nahomi Quinonez, Goldey-Beacom
Emily Frost, Jefferson
Rose Huang, Jefferson
Alycia Veroux*, Jefferson
Laura Kotala, Post
Julie Merlin, Post
Gloria Barcaro, Wilmington
Molly Carlberg, Wilmington
Ines Oliveira, Wilmington
Liza Sylka, Wilmington

Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 20 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 17 sports – seven for men, nine for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.