Ailen Crespo of Barry University has been recognized as a Second-Team Academic All-American in women's tennis, becoming one of 18 honorees by the College Sports Communicators. The senior graduate student, with a perfect 4.0 GPA in her MBA program, achieved significant athletic success, finishing the season with a singles record of 9-5 and a doubles record of 17-4. This accolade marks her as the first Academic All-American from women's tennis at Barry since 2017, adding to a legacy where the women's program has produced 12 Academic All-Americans overall.

By the Numbers
  • Crespo holds a GPA of 4.0 while pursuing her MBA.
  • Finished the season with a 9-5 singles record and 17-4 doubles record.
  • Ranked 16th in doubles by the ITA with partner Luanne Lutringer.
  • Crespo is the 78th Buccaneer named Academic All-American.
State of Play
  • Crespo's recognition adds to Barry University's reputation for academic excellence in athletics.
  • Women鈥檚 tennis at Barry trails only men's tennis in total Academic All-American selections (12 vs. 25).
What's Next

As Crespo graduates and moves on, Barry University women's tennis will look to build on this academic and athletic success with future recruits who may follow in her academic footsteps.

Bottom Line

Crespo鈥檚 achievement reflects the commitment of student-athletes at Barry University to excel both in the classroom and on the court, setting a higher standard for future generations in collegiate athletics.