East Carolina Women’s Tennis Stars Earn Academic All-District Honors

Four members of the East Carolina University (ECU) women’s tennis team just snagged the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® honor. It’s a big deal, celebrating not just their skills on the court but their hard work in the classroom too.

Kim Auerswald, Lilly Lancaster, Joan Madi, and Skylar Moody—each of them has managed to juggle athletics and academics in a way that’s honestly pretty inspiring.

Kim Auerswald: A Senior Leader from Germany

Kim Auerswald comes from Marne, Germany, and she’s been a steady force for ECU women’s tennis. As a senior, she played in every match this spring and racked up seven wins in both singles and doubles.

Her commitment on the court? Impressive. But her academic game is just as strong, with a 3.93 GPA in Sports Studies and Communications. That’s a tough combo, and she somehow makes it look easy.

Achievements on the Court

Auerswald’s consistency really helped the team. She showed a lot of versatility and grit—qualities you want in a teammate.

• Played every match in the spring season
• Earned seven wins in singles and doubles

Academic Excellence

Her GPA says it all. Balancing a packed athletic schedule and coursework isn’t for the faint of heart, yet she keeps raising the bar.

• 3.93 GPA in Sports Studies and Communications
• Sets a high standard for student-athletes

Lilly Lancaster: A Rising Star from Georgia

Lilly Lancaster, a sophomore from Cumming, Georgia, has quickly made her mark at ECU. She played in three singles events and teamed up with Xenia Jeromin for doubles, where she posted an 8-5 record.

And get this—she’s holding down a near-perfect 3.99 GPA while working toward a Nursing degree. That’s no easy feat.

On-Court Contributions

Lancaster’s impact is especially clear in doubles, where she and Jeromin have become a tough pair to beat.

• Competed in three singles matches
• Recorded an 8-5 record in doubles

Academic Dedication

Her academics are just as impressive. Nursing is demanding, yet she finds a way to excel in both areas.

• Nearly perfect 3.99 GPA
• Majoring in Nursing

Joan Madi: A Senior Artist from Lebanon

Joan Madi, a senior from Baabdath, Lebanon, played in 14 matches this spring. She grabbed four singles wins and one doubles victory with Ivona Savekova.

Off the court, she’s thriving in her Art studies, maintaining a 3.86 GPA. That’s some serious multitasking.

Performance Highlights

Madi’s spring season definitely stood out. She played a key role in the team’s results.

• Played 14 matches
• Earned four singles wins and one doubles win

Academic Pursuits

She keeps up with her Art coursework and still finds time for tennis. It’s not something everyone can pull off.

• 3.86 GPA in Art
• Focused on her Art degree

Skylar Moody: A Sophomore from Texas

Sophomore Skylar Moody, from McKinney, Texas, focused mainly on doubles this spring, playing in 13 matches. She only played singles once, but her doubles performance gave the team a boost.

She’s studying Exercise Physiology and has a steady 3.54 GPA. Balancing both worlds takes some real determination.

Contributions to Doubles Play

Moody’s role in doubles has been crucial. She stepped up and filled a specialized spot for the team.

• Played in 13 doubles matches
• Specialized in doubles strategy

Academic Commitment

She’s keeping her academics solid while putting in the work on the court. That’s not something you see every day.

• 3.54 GPA in Exercise Physiology
• Working toward her Exercise Physiology degree

Celebrating Excellence On and Off the Court

Kim Auerswald, Lilly Lancaster, Joan Madi, and Skylar Moody just got recognized by the College Sports Communicators. It’s a pretty big deal, honestly.