Eliza McPherron
Eliza McPherron
Height: 5-7
Year: So.
Hometown: Weston, MA
High School: Noble & Greenough
Parents: Meredith & Matt

Sophomore (2022-23):

  • All-UAA Second Team honors
  • 2023 UAA Spring All-Academic honors
  • Finished with a 7-14 record in singles
  • Held one of the best doubles records going 17-10 overall
  • Went 14-5 in doubles with teammate Iris Berman
  • Advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITA South Regional in the fall

Freshman (2021-22):

ITA All-American in singles…ITA Atlantic South Region Freshman of the Year…All-University Athletic Association First Team in singles…Burst onto the scene in the fall as she made a run through the ITA circuit, culminating with the ITA Division III National Championship at the ITA Cup…Finished with a 14-2 singles record in the fall…Added a 3-4 record in doubles during the fall, reaching the quarterfinals at the ITA South Regional…Won seven singles matches in the spring, going 6-7 at the No. 1 position…Went 12-7 in doubles during dual matches including an 8-4 record at the No. 3 spot.

Career Record:

SINGLES TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tour Final Nat'l Rank Final Reg. Rank
2021-22 21-12 6-7 1-2 -- -- 0-1 -- 14-2 19th 3rd
2022-23 7-14 -- -- 1-0 1-5 2-4 -- 3-5 NR NR
Total 28-26 6-7 1-2 1-0 1-5 2-5 -- 17-7  
 
DOUBLES TOTAL 1 2 3   Tour Final Nat'l Rank Final Reg. Rank
2021-22 15-11 -- 4-3 8-4 3-4 NR NR
2022-23 17-10 -- -- 14-5 3-5 NR NR
Total 32-21 -- 4-3 22-9 6-9  

Honors:

2021-22 ITA All-America Singles
ITA Atlantic South Freshman of the Year
All-University Athletic Association No. 1 Singles
ITA Cup Division III Singles National
ITA South Regional Champion Singles

Prior to Emory:

Competed for one season with the Noble & Greenough tennis team, going 9-0 in singles and 10-0 in doubles...Helped team to an undefeated season in 2021...Earned High Distinction all four years...Also competed in cross country and ice hockey.

Personal:

Born on November 14...Daughter of Meredith and Matt...Mother, Meredith, played soccer and lacrosse at Harvard University.

Why she chose Emory?

"I chose Emory because it has the perfect combination of top tier academics, competitive athletics and a strong, connected community. I loved every person I met on the tennis team and coaching staff - they share a drive to compete hard and have a lot of fun along the way. i was drawn to the incredible science and business program at Emory because those are two subjects of great interest to me!"