Auburn women's tennis received three prestigious honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, highlighting an outstanding season. Head coach Jordan Szabo was named ITA Southern Region Coach of the Year after leading the team to its best record in history and an NCAA Championship final appearance. DJ Bennett earned ITA Senior Player of the Year, finishing her career with impressive dual match statistics, while Angella Okutoyi was named Most Improved Player after a stellar season contributing to the team's success.

By the Numbers
  • Auburn posted a 37-4 overall record and a 13-2 SEC record this season.
  • DJ Bennett and her doubles partner achieved the highest doubles ranking in program history at No. 2.
  • Angella Okutoyi recorded a 23-2 dual match singles record and her doubles team finished No. 8 in the ITA rankings.
Yes, But

While Auburn’s achievements are notable, the team must maintain this high level of performance in future seasons to build on their recent success and avoid regression.

State of Play
  • Auburn is currently recognized as the top-ranked team in both ITA and UTR Sports rankings.
  • The team set records for most wins in a single season and most SEC wins.
What's Next

Auburn will seek to defend its titles and further its dominance in the region during the upcoming season, while key players transition after graduation.

Bottom Line

Auburn women's tennis has solidified its status with significant regional honors; sustaining this momentum will be crucial for future success and continued recognition.