INDIANAPOLIS – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the Division III Women's Tennis Singles and Doubles Championship qualifiers and alternates on Wednesday evening, and Washington and Lee junior
Lauren Long qualified for this year's tournament.
Long will make her third consecutive appearance in the national singles tournament, following back-to-back second-round finishes as a first-year and a sophomore to earn NCAA/ITA All-America honors. This year's championship will be hosted by Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges in Claremont, Calif.
Long has had another strong season for the Generals, as she owns a 15-1 record in singles play this season, including 3-1 against nationally-ranked opponents. Her three ranked wins each came in succession early in the season, as she knocked off No. 13 Ruth Hill of Trinity (Texas) 6-0, 6-3, No. 3 Emily Kantrovitz of Emory 6-4, 6-3 and No. 1 Jackie Soloveychik 2-6, 6-3, 1-0 (8). Long, who is up to No. 17 in the latest ITA singles national rankings enters NCAA Tournament team play on a nine-match winning streak, with eight of those victories in straight sets.
For a look at the complete lists of singles and doubles qualifiers and alternates, click
here.
The 2025 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Singles Championship will commence with first and second round play on Saturday, May 24, at the Biszantz Family Tennis Center in Claremont, Calif. The quarterfinals will be played on May 25, semifinals on May 26 and national championship match on May 27. Singles matchups will be announced in the days leading up to the start of the tournament.
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.
