Debbie Daniel • Trenton State College
Women's Tennis • 1984-86
Debbie Daniel enjoyed one of the most remarkable seasons in Trenton State College women's tennis history in 1986, capturing NCAA Division III national championships in both singles and team competition. She also advanced to the national championship match in doubles, finishing as the national runner-up and helping establish the Lions among the nation's elite programs. Daniel's outstanding performances earned her All-America honors and the prestigious Honda Sports Award in 1986, recognizing her as the nation's top Division III women's tennis athlete. Her legacy continues to be celebrated, as she was recently announced as a member of the TCNJ Athletic Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and will be officially inducted in December.
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, the NJAC will name its Top 70 Student-Athletes in the 70-year history of the conference. All selections were made by a panel comprised of current and former athletic administrators, current and former athletic communications personnel, conference office staff, and media. Consideration was limited to full-member institution student-athletes who competed in sports currently sponsored by the NJAC.
Previous Announcements:
- #59: DeWayne Stevens, Montclair State
- #60: Kim Marino, Richard Stockton
- #61: James McChesney, TCNJ
- #62: Mike Ryan, Rutgers-Camden
- #63: Jeanne Hengemuhle, Trenton State
- #64: Robin Selbst, Trenton State
- #65: Anthony Miles, NJCU
- #66: Joe Fala, Ramapo
- #67: Ed Hesson, Rowan
- #68: Brett Wyatt, Jersey City State
- #69: Raphael Araujo, Rutgers-Newark
- #70: Natalie Cooper, TCNJ