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To qualify for the CUSA All-Academic Team, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, and compete in at least 75% of their team’s matches during the season.
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DALLAS – NM State senior Lisa Zhu has been named to the CUSA All-Academic Team, the league office announced Friday morning. Zhu is one of just six student-athletes across the conference to receive the distinguished honor.
To qualify for the CUSA All-Academic Team, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, and compete in at least 75% of their team’s matches during the season.
The lone senior on the Aggie roster, Zhu has embraced a leadership role both on and off the court. Competing primarily at the No. 2 position in singles and doubles, she’s compiled an impressive 8-6 singles record and an outstanding 11-2 mark in doubles play this spring.
A computer science major, Zhu currently holds a 3.9 GPA, exemplifying excellence in both academics and athletics as she continues to be a driving force for the Aggies.
2025 CUSA Women’s Tennis All-Academic Team
| NAME | YEAR | GPA | Major/Minor |
| Rutuja Chaphalkar, MTSU | Jr. | 3.961 | Art, Visual Art |
| Alessia Truden, MTSU | Grad. | 4.0 | Exercise Physiology |
| Hanna Telzynska, UTEP | So. | 4.0 | Biomedical Science |
| Mingfang Zhu, NM State | Sr. | 3.961 | Computer Science |
| Irene Artigas Taberner, Jax State | Jr. | 3.92 | Management |
| Sofia Blanco, WKU | Sr. | 3.91 | Business Data Analytics |
UP NEXT
The Aggies have their sights on the Conference USA Tournament, which will take place in Lynchburg, Va., from April 16-19.
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