Soarin' Beyond the Sport is a series in which members of the Post University Athletic Communications Team sit down with student-athletes across all the varsity athletic programs offered at Post University to learn more about interesting stories about the players off the field, court, ice, etc., in a short interview format. All the interview questions, filming, editing, and write-ups are done by the featured member of the Athletic Communications Team to help them gain new experiences in a variety of important aspects in the field.
In this episode, Athletic Communications Fall Intern Ryan Boucher talks with junior Ana Vasilis from Post University Women's Tennis about her first season with the program as well as her journey to Post University and her play in the Billie Jean King Cup.
WATERBURY, Conn. – Junior Ana Vasilis, a native of Maputo, Mozambique, concluded her 2025 tennis season at Post University with a 3–4 record in singles play. Highlighting her year, Vasilis advanced to the Round of 16 at the ITA Championships in New York City.
In the interview, Vasilis reflects on her unique collegiate journey, which led her to Post University after competing at both Barton Community College, where she won a national championship, and Xavier University in Louisiana.
On the international stage, Vasilis was selected to represent Mozambique in the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup, where she posted a 2–2 singles record and a 2–1 mark in doubles. Additionally, she shares how her tennis journey began, crediting her uncle for first introducing her to the sport and inspiring her passion for the game from a young age.
