Women’s tennis team ends fall season with a win
Elana Guillory, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2019
The university women’s tennis team won their last tournament of the fall season. The team hosted the George E. Fourmaux Fed Cup Invitational Tournament that began Saturday, Oct. 26 and ended on Monday, Oct. 28. The team went head to head with University of West Florida, Lamar University, Xavier...
Hayes reflects on 16 years in tennis
Maiah Woodring, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
In 16 years of coaching the Lady Lions, Jason Hayes, head coach of tennis, secured eight Coach of the Year awards. In addition, Hayes represented the university at the NCAA and coached internationally. At the university, Hayes’ current record sits at 312-231. “I’ve never pursued anything for m...
Teamwork on the tennis court
Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2019
Putri Insani, a freshman, and Ximena Yanez, a sophomore, were victorious over Abilene Christian University in their doubles match and individual singles matches. The match was held on March 1 at the tennis complex. Jason Hayes, head coach of tennis, attributed the wins to teamwork. “When everyone...
Reflections by a team captain from Uruguay
Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2019
Ceci Mercier, five-year student-athlete and tennis team captain, started her last semester on the university’s tennis team this spring. Jason Hayes, head coach of tennis, discussed Mercier’s time and work at the university. “I am beyond proud of Ceci and all of her accolades and accomplishments,”...
Lions prepare for the 2019 spring season
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
November 20, 2018
As fall season sports end, some teams look towards spring competition and a shot at championships. Baseball will begin its season against Louisiana Tech University on Feb. 15-17. The team follows a 37-22 record last season. Men’s and women’s basketball both began competing in November and will...
Tennis finishes fall season
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
October 28, 2018
The Lady Lions tennis team finished the fall season by placing 5th in the George E. Fourmaux Fed Cup Invitational. The university hosted seven other universities from Oct. 26-28 to compete in a series of matches. The University of West Florida took home 1st place. "We didn't start with the result...
