SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah women's tennis announced the signing of four student-athletes to a National Letter of Intent, head coach
Mat Iandolo announced today.
Anya Lamoreaux (Mesa, Ariz.), Lindsay Hung (San Clemente, Cal.) Emily Dush (Chula Vista, Cal.) and Madison Tattini (Lexington, Ill.) will join the Utes for the 2018-19 season.
"Overall, this class is rated high but will do even better than their rating simply because of their athleticism and character!" said Iandolo about the signees.
Utah Women's Tennis Signees
Anya Lamoreaux
HOMETOWN: Mesa, Ariz.
HIGH SCHOOL: Mountain View High School
Two time AZ State High School Championship … Ranked in the top four in the Southwest 18 and Under … named azcentral sports' All-Arizona Girls Tennis Player of the Year (2016) … won multiple doubles tournaments with twin sister, Madeline … won regional tournament in USTA.
Lamoreaux on choosing Utah:
"To sign to Utah meant a lot to me. I always had a goal to play in the Pac-12 conference, and I couldn't be happier to do that at Utah. I'm excited to come to Utah to learn from Coach Mat and play in the Pac-12 conference. Coach Mat is determined, and I think there's a lot I can learn from him."
Iandolo on Lamoreaux:
"Anya is very strong physically and is an extremely hard worker, which will pay off a great deal at the next level."
Lindsay Hung
HOMETOWN: San Clemente, Cal.
HIGH SCHOOL: Advantage Tennis Academy
4-Star Recruit … Runner up in the Southern California Sectional 16 and under … Top-10 recruit in California … Top-20 player in California.
Hung on choosing Utah:
"Signing with the University of Utah to play tennis is a dream come true. Ever since I can remember, I wanted to play for a top notch Division 1 tennis program, especially since it's a Pac-12 school. Not only did Utah fulfill my dream to play for a Division 1-tennis program, I am given the opportunity to play for an amazing coach like
Mat Iandolo. Utah has exceeded my dreams. I am so very excited for the next four years to come at such an amazing school! I have been playing since I was five years old and I have worked so hard to get here and to imagine that I am able to play at a Pac-12 school means the world to me."
Iandolo on Hung:
"Lindsay is extremely athletic and has started to have great success in one of the most competitive areas of the country (Southern California)."
Emily Dush
HOMETOWN: Chula Vista, Cal.
4-Star Recruit … Top-20 player in California … Top-25 player in Southwest … won multiple doubles titles in a very competitive area of the country.
Dush on choosing Utah:
"My tennis career has been quite a journey. To sign with Utah means a lot to me. I'm really excited to play in the Pac-12, which has always been a goal of mine. I also see a lot of opportunities within the program and school for which I'm really excited for."
Iandolo on Dush:
"Emily is very athletic and plays big serve, big forehand tennis she has great hands and is an excellent doubles player."
Madison Tattini
HOMETOWN: Lexington, Ill.
HIGH SCHOOL: Central Catholic High School
4-Star Recruit … multiple state champion winner … Top-5 player in Illinois … Top-10 player in the midwest.
Tattini on choosing Utah:
"Ever since I began my tennis career at four years old, I have had one particular dream in my mind which always propelled me forward: to play tennis in the Pac-12 conference. However, this dream always seemed unreachable or even years away. I now get to say that I have officially accomplished my dream and those are words I thought I would never speak. I am very thankful for the University of Utah and Coach
Mat Iandolo for giving me this opportunity and I am ecstatic to begin my college career next year at such an amazing school. In my college decision process, I considered multiple Big 10 schools, however, I found that the University of Utah was the only school that had it all: a wonderful and inviting team, a truly honest and devoted coach, beautiful facilities, and a perfect balance between academics and athletics. After visiting the campus last March, it only confirmed what I have been saying my whole life, the Pac-12 conference is my future home!"
Iandolo on Tattini:
"Madi is one of the top recruits in the Midwest. The signing of Madi says a lot about my recruiting efforts in the area I greatly understand from my days at Purdue. She will surprise a lot of people with what she achieves at the PAC 12 level, I admire her for leaving "Big Ten" country to come play for the Utes."