St. John's University Athletics
2020-21 Women's Tennis Roster
St. John's Basketball vs Towson Press Conference 10.18.2025
Saturday, October 18
St. John's Men's Basketball vs Towson Exhibition 10.18.2025
Saturday, October 18
Coach Tartamella Campus Media Day 10.16.2025
Thursday, October 16
Coach Pitino Campus Media Day 10.16.2025
Thursday, October 16
Najah Dawson
- Class:
- Junior
- High School:
- James Madison
- Hometown:
- Queens, N.Y.
As a Junior (Spring 2021): Finished 3-3 in singles play... Won three of the four singles matches she played on the No. 1 court... Posted a sterling 8-1 doubles record with several different partners, primarily Oceane Garibal, from the No. 1 slot.
As a Sophomore (2019-20): Finished 9-8 in singles play (7-4 in spring) ... Won six of her seven singles matches in the No. 2 slot … Was dominant in doubles play, partnering with Oceane Garibal on the No. 2 court, finishing 11-5.
Spring 2019: Finished 12-7 in singles play ... Was a versatile player for Coach Leo in her first collegiate season, featuring in matches on the No. 2, 3, and 4 courts … Finished a perfect 4-0 as the No. 3 player during singles competition … Won six of her seven total matches on the No. 4 court … Was dominant in doubles play, partnering with Jessica Livianu on the No. 1 court, finishing 11-3.
Before St. John's: Two-Time ITF Doubles Champion ... ITF Singles Finalist (3 times) ... Former five star recruit ... Highest ever ITF ranking is 183.
Personal: Daughter of Claudette and Larry Dawson ... Business Major ... Chose to attend St. John's because of her relationship with the coaching staff and the school's proximity to home and the city ... List of hobbies include reading, watching sports, and listening to music ... Favorite athlete is LeBron James.
As a Sophomore (2019-20): Finished 9-8 in singles play (7-4 in spring) ... Won six of her seven singles matches in the No. 2 slot … Was dominant in doubles play, partnering with Oceane Garibal on the No. 2 court, finishing 11-5.
Spring 2019: Finished 12-7 in singles play ... Was a versatile player for Coach Leo in her first collegiate season, featuring in matches on the No. 2, 3, and 4 courts … Finished a perfect 4-0 as the No. 3 player during singles competition … Won six of her seven total matches on the No. 4 court … Was dominant in doubles play, partnering with Jessica Livianu on the No. 1 court, finishing 11-3.
Before St. John's: Two-Time ITF Doubles Champion ... ITF Singles Finalist (3 times) ... Former five star recruit ... Highest ever ITF ranking is 183.
Personal: Daughter of Claudette and Larry Dawson ... Business Major ... Chose to attend St. John's because of her relationship with the coaching staff and the school's proximity to home and the city ... List of hobbies include reading, watching sports, and listening to music ... Favorite athlete is LeBron James.