The New Orleans Privateers women's tennis team celebrates five players being named to the Southland All-Academic Team. Fleur Sprengers, Kateryna Kalistratova, Danique Vermue, Nouray Khaled, and Ananya Dhankhar distinguished themselves for their academic and athletic performances, contributing to a team GPA of 3.938. Notably, Sprengers achieved Second Team All-Southland honors, while Kalistratova dominated with a 13-2 record. Khaled excelled with a perfect spring semester GPA, and both Vermue and Dhankhar made significant contributions on the court. This marks the 17th selection for their program since joining the Southland in 2013-14.

By the Numbers
  • The women's tennis team achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.938.
  • Sprengers finished the season with a strong 6-3 record in conference play.
  • Khaled recorded a 4.0 GPA in the recent semester and holds a 3.96 cumulative GPA.
  • Vermue has a 4.0 cumulative GPA in her major, Human Performance and Health Promotion.
  • Kalistratova went 7-1 against conference opponents.
Yes, But

While the team showcases impressive academic achievements, the competitive nature of collegiate sports means they also need to maintain high performance levels against rival teams.

State of Play
  • Privateers women's tennis significantly improved their academic performance this year.
  • The team continues to build on its reputation within the Southland Conference.
What's Next

The Privateers will aim to build on their academic success while enhancing their athletic performance in upcoming seasons. Continued focus on balancing academics and athletics will be critical for future achievements.

Bottom Line

The women’s tennis team at the University of New Orleans exemplifies a successful blend of academic excellence and athletic performance, setting a high standard within the Southland Conference that could inspire future student-athletes.