Lorne McManigle
Lorne McManigle
Height: 5-8
Year: So.
Hometown: Rockville, MD
High School: Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Major: English
Parents: John & Eleanor McManigle

Sophomore (2008-09):

McManigle became the second NCAA Division III Women's Singles Champion in the history of Emory's women's tennis program, defeating Ploy Suthajindawong of the College St. Scholastica 6-2, 6-1 to earn the title.  Entering the singles bracket as the fifth-seeded player, she lost just one set en route to the championship.  McManigle finished the season as the top-ranked singles player in Division III with a record of 25-10 during the year.  The sophomore also earned all-America honors during the fall season, winning both the Wilson/ ITA Atlantic South Regional Singles and Doubles Championships and eventually finishing sixth in singles and seventh in doubles at the ITA Small College Nationals.  McManigle was 23-6 in doubles matches during the year, including a 16-3 mark when partner with Zahra Dawson.  The duo finished the year as the 19th-ranked doubles team in the nation.  McManigle was also named to the all-UAA first team for her play on the Eagles' second-doubles team, and the team's co-Most Valuable Player with Lindsay Reidenbach.

Freshman (2007-08):

McManigle finished the season as the 38th-ranked singles player in Division III, and earned a spot on the all-University Athletic Association first team for her performance on the Eagles' third-doubles team during the annual conference tournament.  She also earned the team's Rookie of the Year honor after her successful freshman campaign.  McManigle went 15-10 in singles matches, including a 7-4 mark as Emory's third-singles player.  She went 15-12 with four different partners in doubles play, but compiled a mark of 12-5 with Sara Vrabec, as the pairing won eight of their last nine matches.

Prior to Emory:

Played for two seasons on the Stone Ridge High School tennis team, serving as the team captain during her senior year... Named an all-American in high school... Was the No. 1 singles player both seasons, compiling a record of 27-2... Was coached by Ken Guendel in high school.

Personal:

Born July 7, 1989

Quote:

"I chose Emory for the amazing weather, the beautiful campus, and the opportunities presented to the students and the tennis team."