TALLAHASSEE – The Florida State women’s tennis team received three Southeast Regional Awards from the ITA, it was announced Tuesday. Eva Shaw received the Most Improved Player Award, Cade Cricchio received the Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award, and the FSU women’s tennis team was awarded the Community Service Award. 

After being named a 2024 ITA Scholar Athlete, Shaw earned her first ITA Regional Award for Most Improved Player. Last year as a true freshman, Shaw earned three victories in nine matches for the Seminoles, including a key win at No. 6 singles in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to secure a 4-0 victory and advance FSU into the second round of the NCAA Tournament. 

This season, Shaw was the primary competitor at No. 1 singles for FSU, finishing with an 8-3 record from the position and 10-5 overall. She earned two ranked victories on the season and rose as high as No. 96 in the ITA singles rankings. Shaw also earned major success on the doubles court with partner Maria Juliana Parra Romero, posting a 13-4 record, earning three ranked victories, and reaching No. 39 in the ITA doubles rankings.

Cricchio, also a 2024 ITA Scholar Athlete, received the Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award. Established in 1982, the award recognizes student-athletes who exhibit outstanding sportsmanship, leadership, and achievements in academics, extracurricular activities, and tennis. 

The Florida State women’s tennis team received the ITA Community Service Award, recognizing teams that contribute to their campus and communities through tennis and non-tennis activities. 

Shaw and Cricchio will now be in contention for ITA National Awards, which will be announced on Thursday at 11 a.m. ET. 



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