Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College Athletic Hall of Famer Dayna (Reilly) Kitterick '18 has been inducted to the Little East Conference Athletic Hall of Fame for her performance in women's tennis during her career as an Anchorwoman from 2015-17.
Kitterick, who was inducted into RIC's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2023, was a two-time Little East Player of the Year who received the Helen M. Murphy Award, earned six All-Little East awards, led RIC to three Little East Regular Season Championships, one Tournament title and the program's first-ever appearance in the NCAA Div. III Championship.
"It's special to be recognized for high performance in a sport I've spent my whole life playing," Kitterick said. "Tennis has introduced me to some of the best people, taught me lessons that have shaped who I am, and given me memories I'll always look back on fondly. I'm especially grateful for my mom and grandma, who spent countless hours supporting me at practices and matches and were such a big part of this journey."
"When you put years of hard work into something you love, you don't always know where it will take you or if that work will ever be recognized. But when it is, it's worth celebrating. Looking back, I realize how much tennis has given me beyond anything measured on a scoreboard. Being inducted into the Little East Conference Hall of Fame is a meaningful way to celebrate that journey, and an honor I'm incredibly grateful for."
She earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Rhode Island College in 2018.
The Swansea, Mass. native closed out her career as an Anchorwoman with a 41-5 (.891) career singles record and a 39-7 (.848) career doubles mark for 60.5 career points. At the conclusion of her career, Kitterick was ninth in career singles wins and 10th in both career doubles wins and points.
As a senior in 2017, Kitterick was named the Little East Player of the Year. She was named First Team All-Little East in singles, Second Team All-Little East in doubles and the Most Outstanding Player of the Little East Tournament. She was 17-0 (1.000) at No. 1 singles and 15-3 (.833) at No. 1 doubles for 24.5 points. Her 17-0 record in singles tied Julie Bannon's effort (2006) for the most wins and highest winning percentage in a season. She was named the Little East Player of the Week three times on the season.
As a junior 2016, she was named the Little East Player of the Year, First Team All-Little East in singles and First Team All-Little East in doubles. Kitterick was 14-1 (.933) at No. 1 singles and 14-1 (.933) at No. 1 doubles for 21.0 points on the season. She was named the Little East Player of the Week three times during the season.
As a sophomore in 2015, Kitterick was named First Team All-Little East at both No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles for the Anchorwomen. She was 10-4 (.714) at No. 1 singles and 10-3 (.769) at No. 1 doubles for 15.0 points on the season. She was named the Little East Conference Player of the Week on two occasions.
Kitterick attended Endicott has a freshman.
