NEW HAVEN, Conn. (July 15, 2026) – The women’s tennis programs at Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference members Chestnut Hill College and Post University have been named 2026 Division II Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic Teams, the ITA announced on Tuesday. Chestnut Hill and Post also combined to have 11 women’s tennis student-athletes selected as ITA Division II Scholar Athletes.

The ITA Academic Awards recognize the hard work in the classroom of collegiate tennis players. ITA All-Academic Teams achieved a team grade-point average of at least 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) for the 2025-26 academic year. Ninety-five women’s programs in Division II were honored.

To be named an ITA Scholar Athlete, an honoree must appear on his/her institutional eligibility form and have a GPA of at least 3.50 for the current academic year. The CACC’s honorees are listed below.

2026 ITA Division II Women’s Scholar Athletes from the CACC
Chestnut Hill (5): Elena Arenas Guisasola, Lilian Bandel, Veronika Lundgren, Claudia Rasilla Romero, Milica Zagorac.
Post (6): Savannah Croft, Laura Kotala, Julie Merlin, Vitalina Sokoliuk, Gioia Turco, Ana Vasilis.

Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 21 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 18 sports – seven for men, 10 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.