BEVERLY, Mass. (10/13/2026) – Women's tennis freshman Gianna Musumeci has been named the Conference of New England (CNE) Rookie of the Week, as announced by the league office on Tuesday afternoon.

For Musumeci, it is the first weekly recognition from the CNE in her collegiate career.

Musumeci's week featured split decisions across doubles and singles competition, with the first-year competing primarily at the No. 1 and No. 3 positions, respectively. She was impactful in Nichols' victory over CNE opponent Suffolk University on October 9^th, where she joined teammate Pamela Gonzalez Vallardi in a 6-0 sweep at the top doubles court, followed by a gritty 6-3, 6-4 victory in singles action.

Women's tennis will next face Western New England University at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 14^th for the program's Senior Day at the Robinson Tennis Courts. The match was originally scheduled for October 13^th, but was moved due to rainy conditions.