Sophie Abrams, a senior at NC State, was named the recipient of the Elite 90 Award for the 2024 NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championship.
Abrams was surprised with the honor after finishing her practice ahead of playing in the NCAA Doubles Championships in Stillwater, Okla. At the beginning of May, Abrams earned her degree in biological sciences and finished her undergraduate career with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Along with her success in the classroom, Abrams wraps up her Wolfpack career among the program's best. Ahead of the 2024 spring dual match season, Abrams set the program record for most fall wins in program history. The Germantown, Tennessee native is among the top 10 in program history in career singles and career doubles wins.
The Elite 90, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The Elite 90 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA championships.
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Eligible student-athletes are sophomores or above academically who have participated in a sport for at least two years with their school. The number of credits completed breaks all ties.
For more information and a list of past Elite 90 award winners, can be found
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