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BU prides itself in developing well-rounded student-athletes who apply themselves in the classroom. In October, the NCAA announced that the women's tennis team boasted a perfect Graduation Success Rate (GSR) score of 100. Last summer, five Terriers were named to the America East Academic Honor Roll for having a GPA of 3.0 or higher, while Monika Mical also received ITA Scholar-Athlete accolades.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT When not in the classroom or on the courts, the Terriers devote
much of their time to being active in the community. Besides raising money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute or hosting children's clinics, the women also volunteer at the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk" and in the BU Athletic Department's holiday reading program.
After twice advancing to the NCAA tournament in singles at BU, Lesley Sheehan was named head coach at her alma mater in 1985. A four-time America East Coach of the Year, Sheehan was named New England Coach of the Year in 2002 and 2009. Her
LESLEY SHEEHAN
recruiting skills have also been recognized with her last four classes being ranked in the top-20 of the
TennisRecruiting.net Mid-Major Poll, with one group ranked 24th overall in the national poll.
2011 AMERICA EAST CHAMPIONS
The BU women's tennis program has established a tradition of success unmatched by any other in the America East Conference. BU has won 22 team titles, made 13 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, and been nationally ranked in each of the past three seasons.
ELITE TERRIER
Senior Stefanie Nunic has left an indelible mark on the BU tennis program. In 2009, she became the first in America East history to be named both Player and Rookie of the
With a former player as the head coach, the Boston University women's tennis team has continued to be a tight-knit group with strong bonds created between current and former Terriers. Every Fall, alums return
ALUMNI INVOLVEMENT
for a fun weekend on campus, while many others make appearances at matches and the NCAA tournament to cheer on the Terriers.
Year in the same season. She repeated as the league's top athlete her sophomore year and then made school history as a junior by receiving the program's first-ever ITA ranking in doubles with Vivien Laszloffy. After she received her second America East Championship Most Outstanding Player award last May, the ITA took notice and named her the 2011 ITA Northeast Player to Watch for the upcoming season.
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