2025-2026 Women's Tennis Roster
Sophie Lanius
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Red Lion
- Hometown:
- Red Lion, Pa.
Career Highlights
- PSAC East Freshman of the Year (2023)
- PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2023, 2024, 2025)
- PSAC Women's Tennis Champion Scholar (2024)
- CSC Academic All-District (2024, 2025)
- ITA Scholar-Athlete (2023, 2024, 2025)
2024-25 (Junior)
- Ranked second on the team in singles wins, going 11-10 overall and 5-1 against the PSAC East
- Posted a 9-6 record in the No. 5 singles spot and earned a win at No. 4 against Shippensburg on April 23
- Partnered with four different teammates for a 7-10 doubles record
- Primarily teamed with Yasmin Scott for a 3-2 record in the No. 3 position.
2023-24 (Sophomore)
- One of three Marauders to go a perfect 7–0 in conference play
- Posted an overall record of 15–7 in singles play
- Commonly played with Lauren Hayes in doubles play, going 9–4 overall out of the No. 3 spot
2022-23 (Freshman)
- Strong performer in first collegiate season, winning the PSAC East Freshman of the Year award
- Posted a 6-1 record vs. the PSAC East and a 9-11 overall singles record
- Went 3-0 in the No. 4 flight with three-straight wins to close the season
- Paired with three different teammates in doubles action, finishing with a 6-12 record
High School
- Helped tennis team to third-place finish in York County as a senior
- Won four varsity letters in tennis
- Placed third in county doubles tournament as a sophomore and runner-up as a junior and senior
- Placed second in singles at county championships as a junior
- Finished as district doubles runner-up as a senior and reached state quarterfinals
- Member of the National Honors Society
About the Marauder
- Why I chose Millersville: So I chose Millersville because I felt their biology program would give me the most well-rounded experience in preparation for vet school. In addition, I liked the size of the school and of course the opportunity to play Division II tennis.
- Off-the-court hobbies: Lacrosse, dog agility, thrifting, board games
- Interesting summer job or internship: Medical assistant internship
- Hidden talent: Ceramics
- Favorite pro athletes: Naomi Osaka
- Favorite series to binge watch: Gossip Girl
- Pregame ritual: Getting together as a team the night before
Personal
- Daughter of Kim and Angie Lanius
- Majoring in biology
Highlights: Millersville Women's Tennis vs. Bloomsburg (PSAC Quarterfinals)
Friday, April 21
Reaction from Abbie Sweitzer Mahaffey '02/'05M about Athletics Hall of Fame announcement
Tuesday, July 07
Matt Helsel
Thursday, August 24
Highlights: Men's and Women's Tennis vs. Walsh University
Thursday, October 17
