Richelle Marasigan
Richelle Marasigan
Height: 5-8
Year: So.
Hometown: Stockton, CA
High School: Saint Mary's
Major: Biology
Parents: Rene & Rose Marasigan

Senior (2006-07):

Marasigan was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-American for her performance in both singles and doubles play in 2007.  She was the Fall ITA Southern Regional singles champion, and finished fourth overall at the ITA National Tournament.  The senior captain also advanced to the championship round of the ITA Regional doubles tournament, before losing to the top-seeded team.  Marasigan finished the 2007 spring season with a 7-15 record in singles play, all in the top-singles spot, and with a 13-10 record in the top doubles position.

Junior (2006):

Marasigan earned All-America honors for the first time in her career.  She finished 15-12 on the season in singles, mainly competing at the No. 1 position.  She finished 5-8 at No. 1 singles, 3-2 at No. 2 and 3-0 at No. 3.  She was also 4-1 during ITA events in the fall.  Marasigan finished 2-0 in the UAA Championships, defeating UAA Player of the Year Amy Staloch at No. 1 singles during the title match.  Finished 12-15 during doubles play. For her career Marasigan stands 53-27 in singles play. Along with Linda Tien, the two finished 3-2 during the NCAA tournament at the No. 1 position. Was named first team All-UAA at the No. 1 singles position.

Sophomore (2005):

Marasigan, the team's No. 2 singles player, clinched the national championship point for Emory in the NCAA finals against Washington & Lee (Va.). She was 31st in the final national singles rankings compiled by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and ninth in the regional singles rankings. Marasigan amassed a 21-9 record in singles giving her a two-year total of 38-15. She had nine singles wins against opponents from schools ranked in the top 20 nationally.

Freshman (2004):

The freshman was named to the all-conference first team at No. 4 singles and No. 3 doubles. Marasigan had a season record of 17-6 in singles, including 11-5 against opponents from national top-25 teams. She was 21-6 in doubles, placing her 25th on the Emory all-time list for doubles wins in a season. Marasigan was chosen the team's Rookie of the Year.

Quote:

"My favorite thing about Emory tennis is the fact that all of the girls on the team are awesome; everyone gets along well."