Five alumni selected for All-Decade Team

Denison University Dominates North Coast Athletic Conference Women’s Tennis All-Decade Team

In a recent announcement by the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Denison University’s women’s tennis team showcased its dominance by having five former student-athletes named to the 40th Anniversary All-Decade Team. Emma Alsup ’19, Sydney Cianciola ’23, Taylor Hawkins ’16, Lauren Hawley ’19, and Sarah Robertson ’23 were the proud representatives of Denison on this prestigious list.

During the decade, Denison women’s tennis achieved remarkable success, capturing two NCAC Championships in ’16 and ’22, being the conference runner-up five times, and winning matches at the NCAA Division III National Tournament on three occasions.

Emma Alsup and Lauren Hawley formed a formidable doubles partnership, winning three consecutive NCAC Doubles Team of the Year awards and earning All-American status in 2019. Sydney Cianciola, an All-American herself, was named the NCAC Newcomer of the Year in 2021 and achieved a top 20 national ranking in singles.

Taylor Hawkins and Lauren Hawley also left their mark on the program, with Hawkins earning multiple First-Team All-NCAC selections and Hawley being named the 2017 NCAC Player of the Year.

Sarah Robertson, another standout player, was recognized for her outstanding performances in both singles and doubles, earning First-Team All-NCAC honors in 2022 and 2023.

The inclusion of these five Denison athletes on the NCAC All-Decade Team is a testament to the program’s excellence and the talent that has graced the courts over the past ten years. Congratulations to these outstanding student-athletes for their well-deserved recognition.