Hall of Fame
Yvette Wagensommer played women's tennis at FDU from 1982 to 1984. Named FDU's Athlete of the Year in 1982-83, Wagensommer was also team MVP in 1982, 1983 and 1984. She was also Middle Atlantic Conference Champion in both 1983 and 1984. During her junior year she made FDU history as the first tennis player to win an individual championship at the Middle Atlantic Conference tournament. Wagensommer gained national attention in the spring of 1983 when she was selected to attend the NCAA Division III National Women's Tennis Championship. As an unseeded player, she upset the sixth seed in her first round. Her loss came in the quarter-finals to the first seeded player, who eventually won the tournament. Her performance earned her All-American status. Wagensommer's senior year was equally impressive, as again she received a bid for the NCAA Division III National Women's Tennis Championship. She was the only New Jersey player to advance to the quarter finals. Again, her loss was to the eventual national champion. However, her performance earned her fifth place in the championship and a spot on the All-American team.
