Kava Picks Up ITA All-American Nod – Tufts University

MEDFORD, MA (June 13, 2024) — Senior Zoe Kava had a fantastic finish to her career as a Tufts University women’s tennis player, and was once again honored by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), as she was honored as a 2024 ITA All-American for her play this season. 

The selection criteria for Division III All-Americans is the following: top eight seed in the NCAA singles tournament, win one round at the NCAA singles tournament, finish in the Top 20 in the final ITA Collegiate Tennis Rankings, win ITA Fall Regional Tournament, or win a first-round match at the ITA National Small College Championships (ITA Cup).

All-American honors are awarded to doubles teams that are a top four seed in NCAA doubles tournament, win one round at the NCAA doubles tournament, finish in the Top 10 in the final ITA Collegiate Tennis Rankings, win the ITA Fall Regional Tournament, or win a first-round match at the ITA National Small College Championships.

The ITA Most Improved Player was 12-8 overall on the season but won all 10 of her dual matches at the No. 1 spot. In the NCAA Tournament, Kava posted two wins to advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals. She was also an All-New England Small College Athletic Confernece (NESCAC) pick as well this year. 

Kava was Tufts’ first women’s single’s All-American since Elle Christensen earned the award back in 2022, and just the fourth Tufts All-America in singles since the 2018 season. 

–JUMBOS–