Christian & Ehrlich Represent IWU with ITA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Third career honor for Christian, second for Ehrlich

7/23/2025 10:19:00 AM

ITA Release

TEMPE, Ariz. - The Illinois Wesleyan University women's tennis team saw two student-athletes earn the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Scholar-Athlete honor, as the organization announced its annual academic awards Wednesday, July 23.

Senior Kate Christian (Washington, Ill.-Washington Community) and sophomore Amber Ehrlich (Springfield, Ill.-Glenwood) represented the Green and White on the list. Christian earned the award for the third time in her career, while Ehrlich notched her second.

In order to earn the Scholar-Athlete Award, one must have a GPA of at least 3.5 for the current academic year.

Christian, a sociology major with a minor in psychology, collected her third scholar-athlete honor from the ITA after posting a 3.72 GPA. The senior totaled a 7-8 record in singles action this past season, including a 5-2 mark at No. 4 singles. Christian also recorded a 7-8 mark in paired play, composed of a 6-6 record at No. 2 doubles, and was 1-2 at No. 3 doubles.

Another strong season for Ehrlich saw her repeat as an ITA Scholar-Athlete. The two-time Second Team All-College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin honoree continued to headline the IWU squad, as she spent the entire season playing in the No. 1 singles slot and part of the top doubles spot. Majoring in finance, Ehrlich finished her sophomore campaign with a 3.88 GPA, and additionally earned her first College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honor. Ehrlich posted a 9-12 record in singles play this season, and finished with a 13-8 mark in doubles contests in the top spot, playing all but one dual alongside Olivia Bell.

The Titans return to the courts Friday, Sept. 5, as they host Lawrence University for the 2025-26 season opener. Action is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. at Evergreen Racquet Club.

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