The Savannah State University women's tennis team started their 2024 season with a 5-3 record at the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Roundup, securing wins over Spring Hill College, Benedict College, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, and Fort Valley State University. The Lady Tigers' victories included a 4-3 win over Spring Hill and a 5-2 win over Benedict, the defending SIAC Champion, with notable performances from Gabrielle Benn, Madeleine Anne Nolan, Padmasree Murugan, and Sunzahra Liburd-Banks. Despite a 0-4 loss to Albany State University, they bounced back to defeat Lane 4-0, but fell to Clark Atlanta University 1-4. They concluded the roundup with a 1-4 loss to Tuskegee but finished strongly with wins against LeMoyne-Owen (4-0) and Fort Valley State (4-0).

By the Numbers
  • Savannah State University women's tennis team finished the roundup with a 5-3 record
  • Notable individual performances include Madeleine Anne Nolan and Sunzahra Liburd-Banks winning their singles matches 6-0, 6-0
State of Play
  • SSU opened their tennis season at the SIAC Roundup, securing wins over several colleges including Benedict College
  • Despite some losses, the team finished the tournament with a strong performance, winning their final two matches
Bottom Line

The Savannah State University women's tennis team showcased strong performances at the SIAC Roundup, securing multiple wins and displaying resilience in the face of setbacks, setting a positive tone for the rest of the season.