Women's Tennis Headlines
Historic Season Ends in Semifinals of NAIA Tournament For Women's Tennis
May 15, 2026
MOBILE, Ala.- A historic season came to an end for the women's tennis team on Friday as the team fell in the semifinals of the 2026 NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship to No. 2 seed Lindsey Wilson University 4-1.
No. 3 Women's Tennis Advances to Semifinals of NAIA Tournament for Second Consecutive Season
May 14, 2026
MOBILE, Ala.- The women's tennis team qualified for the semifinals of the 2026 NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship on Thursday, marking the third time the program has accomplished the feat and the second consecutive season. The third-seeded Lady Bulldogs got the round with their 4-0 win against No. 11 seed University of Loyola New Orleans. The match was played in a first-to-clinch format.
No. 3 Seed Women's Tennis Move to Quarterfinals of NAIA National Tournament For Fourth Straight Season
May 13, 2026
MOBILE, Ala.- The march for a national title began on Wednesday for the third-seeded women's tennis team. The team opened play in the 2026 NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Tournament with a 4-1 victory against No. 14 seed Goshen College. The match was played in a first-to-clinch format.
Women's Tennis Makes History with NAIA Tournament Seed
May 04, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo.- For the sixth season in a row, the women's tennis team is heading to the national tournament. The team earned an automatic bid to the 45th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Tournament, set for May 12-16 at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., as a result of winning the 2026 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament Title. This time, though, the program made history with the seed they received.
No. 3 Women's Tennis Wins Fourth Straight AAC Regular Season Title
April 03, 2026
ATLANTA, Ga.- The women's tennis team clinched the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Regular Season Title for the fourth straight season on Friday. The team won 4-3 aganst No. 6 SCAD Atlanta to finish the conference season undefeated.
Alcala Wins Second Weekly Award
March 23, 2026
WALESKA, Ga.- Olivia Alcala was named the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Women's Tennis Player of the Week. This is the second time this season Alcala has won the weekly award.
No. 3 Women's Tennis Wins Senior Day Contest Against Truett McConnell
March 19, 2026
ATHENS, Tenn.- The women's tennis team earned a sweep on Senior Day. The third-ranked Lady Bulldogs took their Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) match against the Truett McConnell University Lady Bears 7-0 on Thursday.
Kovalenko Named AAC Women's Tennis Player of the Week
March 16, 2026
WALESKA, Ga.- For the third time this season and second week in a row, a women's tennis player won an Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) weekly award. This time, Ruslana Kovalenko was named the AAC Women's Tennis Player of the Week.
No. 3 Women's Tennis Clinches Win Against No. 6 Xavier
March 14, 2026
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.- The women's tennis team went played a neutral site game against No. 6 Xavier University of Louisiana. The team swept the match, clinching the first four points in the first to clinch format.
No. 3 Women's Tennis Blanks Johnson
March 10, 2026
ATHENS, Tenn.- The women's tennis team swept their way to a win on Tuesday. The third-ranked Lady Bulldogs won all seven points in their Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) match against the Johnson University Lady Royals.
No. 3 Women's Tennis Outswings Indianapolis
March 09, 2026
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.- The women's tennis team picked up a win on Monday. The third-ranked Lady Bulldogs walked off the court at the Champions Club in Chattanooga, Tenn. with a 5-2 win against the University of Indianapolis, an oppponent out of the NCAA Division II ranks.
Alcala Wins AAC Weekly Award
March 02, 2026
WALESKA, Ga.- The women's tennis team saw a member of the team earn a weekly award on Monday. Olivia Alcala was named the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Women's Tennis Player of the Week. This was the first edition of the award this season.
Women's Tennis Makes History in NAIA Poll
February 11, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo.- History was made by the women's tennis program in the announcement of the first regular season edition of the 2026 NAIA Women's Tennis Coaches' Top 25 Poll. The team checked in at No. 3 in the rankings, marking the highest ranking in program history.
No. 5 Women's Tennis Sweeps Brenau
February 10, 2026
ATHENS, Tenn.- The women's tennis team had their first home match and Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) match crammed into one on Tuesday. The fifth-ranked Lady Bulldogs beat the Brenau University Golden Tigers 7-0.
No. 5 Women's Tennis Finish Third at ITA Indoor Championships
February 08, 2026
ROME, Ga.- The women's tennis team finished in third place at the 2026 ITA NAIA Women's Team Indoor Championships on Sunday. The fourth seed in the tournament beat the sixth-seed Southeastern University Lady Fire 4-2.
No. 5 Women's Tennis Falls to No. 1 Keiser
February 07, 2026
ROME, Ga.- The fifth-ranked women's tennis team played in the semifinals of the 2026 ITA NAIA National Women's Team Indoor Championships on Saturday, the fourth time the team has played in a national semifinal in program history. The team was facing the No. 1 Keiser University Lady Seahawks for a trip to the championship match. The team fell to Keiser 4-1.