MU Tennis Welcome Nine Signees to 2024 Class

MILWAUKEE - Marquette University director of tennis Jud Shaufler has announced the addition of nine student-athletes for the fall of 2024.

On the women's side the team will welcome Aiyana Abbott (Seattle, WA/Seattle Academy and ICL Academy), Luciana Mendoza (Lima, Peru/Newton College & ICL Academy), Joelle Fiallo Schad (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic/Laurel Springs School), and Elena Duva (Peachtree Corners, GA/Norcross H.S.) on campus this summer. All four will have four seasons of eligibility with the Golden Eagles.

"I am super excited to have what I believe will be a great recruiting class on both sides joining the program this fall. Many of them are already connected from their junior days and now will be teammates," Shaufler said. "This class has great players, but even better people, and I believe all of them will contribute to what has been a great team culture."

For the men's team, Kristian Blagoev (Kenosha, WI/LakeView Technology Academy), Evan Glebov (Lake Forest, Il./Highland Park H.S.), Hugh Perrill (Wayzata, MN/Orono H.S.), Tristian Ryerson (Boca Raton, FL/Grandview Prep.), and Remi St-Laurent (Montreal, Canada/Grandview Prep) will also arrive on campus this summer and have four seasons of eligibility at Marquette.

"This group has the potential to be really special. Each one of these players brings a high level of toughness, competitiveness, and a willingness to work hard to get better," associate head coach Jayson Wiseman said. "This class has shown growth and an upward trajectory in their play leading up to college, and we expect that to continue once we have them on campus and training with our staff."

Women's Signees

Aiyana Abbott | Seattle, Washington | Seattle Academy and ICL Academy.

Prior to Marquette: Attended Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences and ICL Academy ... Finished second in WA state doubles … Ranked top five in the state of Washington … Ranked top 10 in PNW region.

Why She Chose Marquette: "I chose to attend Marquette because I loved the culture and the team that will surround me."

Luciana Mendoza | Lima, Peru | Newton College & ICL Academy

Prior to Marquette: Third place of the class in Newton College from 2010-2014 … Second place of the class in Newton College from 2015-2019 … Third player in Peru representing in the South American competition … Participated in the South American tournament (2021) and in the Billie Jean Cup Junior (2021) … Earned seventh place in the Billie Jean Cup Junior.

Why She Chose Marquette: "I chose Marquette University because of the high levels in the academics and in sports too. I believe they give you the chance to have the perfect balance between your passion and profession in order to succeed in both areas."

Joelle Fiallo Schad | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic| Laurel Springs School

Prior to Marquette: Attended Laurel Springs School ... Picked up 13 victories competing in ITF matches.

Why She Chose Marquette: "The campus is amazing and the team gave me a warm welcome, it felt like home. I know it will be my place."

Elena Duva | Peachtree Corners, Georgia | Norcross H.S.

Prior to Marquette: Four-year letter winner at Norcross high school ... Was Captain of tennis team all four years ... Named scholar athlete award all four years ... Earned all-county award two times ... Finished second in region all four years ... Competed USTA and UTR tournaments.

Why She Chose Marquette: " I loved the coaches, team dynamic and city of Milwaukee. I feel like I will have a lot of opportunities at Marquette."

Men's Signees

Kristian Blagoev | Kenosha, Wisconsin | LakeView Technology Academy

Prior to Marquette: Two-year letter winner at LakeView Technology Academy... Team captain his sophomore year... earned conference championship in 2021 and 2022 ... Placed top 8 at 2021 WIAA State Championships his Freshman Year... Two-time state qualifier... Ranked as high as 163rd for Class of 2024 ... 4-Star Recruit Class of 2024 ... Ranked 133rd nationally in B18 USTA ranking ... Ranked as high as top 10 in Midwest Class of 2024 and Midwest B18 USTA ranking.

Why He Chose Marquette: "I chose to attend Marquette University for the combination of high level athletics and prestigious academics."

Evan Glebov | Lake Forest, Illinois | Highland Park H.S.

Prior to Marquette: Four-year letterwinner at Highland Park High School... Team captain his junior and senior year ... Received all-state and all-conference honors... Doubles state champion junior year ... Earned conference championship sectional championship in 2023.

Why He Chose Marquette: "Close proximity to home, great academics and athletics life, love the campus along with the coaches and team."

Hugh Perrill | Wayzata, Minnesota | Orono H.S.

Prior to Marquette: Six-time letter winner at Orono High School … Two-time captain … Led the Spartans to Conference Champs three-years straight … Three-time First Team All-Conference selection … #2 USTA Team Northern Ranked Doubles Team.

Why He Chose Marquette: "Marquette offers an ideal culture and campus life that allows me to pursue my passion for engineering and tennis. I was so impressed with the campus and tennis team during my recent visit."

Tristian Ryerson (TJ) | Boca Raton, Florida | Grandview Prep/Granite Bay H.S.

Prior to Marquette: Four-year letter winner at Grandview Preparatory Granite Bay High School... Was Captain of USP College Showcase team that won 2023... 10.6 UTR... 4 Star Recruit on Tennis Recruiting... Ranked 189 for class of 2024... Sponsored by Adidas and Diadem... Top 200 in U16s (USTA)... Won PTT event in 2022... Second Place in L5 Splitz 2023... Honor Roll and Dean's List at Grandview Preparatory High School... Three-time Featured Guest on Let's Go Win podcast... Chosen as Spotlight on Recruiting.net.

Why He Chose Marquette: "Great location, great academics, great sports, and a great tennis team."

Remi St-Laurent | Montreal, Canada | Grandview Prep

Prior to Marquette: Attended Grandview Preparatory School ... Spent the last year and a half training at the famed Evert Tennis Academy … At Evert, he has been practicing and competing with some of the best junior tennis players in the world, including fellow Marquette signee TJ Ryerson.

Why He Chose Marquette: "For their amazing school programs and for the excellence of their sports."

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