11/1/2026 5:31:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Eagles compete in the UTR event at the Rome Tennis Center
The Eagles got a chance to play at the facility that will host the 2027 Sun Belt Conference Championships in April, seeing singles and doubles action from Thursday through Sunday. First-year
Mar Hernandezpaced all Eagle performers in the event, going a perfect 5-0 in singles action, with four of the five wins coming in straight sets.
"Our goal this past weekend in Rome was to be able to play the style of tennis each of the ladies has been focused on," Georgia Southern head women's tennis coach
Sean McCaffreysaid. "It was great to see all of the women able to compete, even if in limited action. I really enjoyed the format and location of the event. Being able to play on the same courts that the SBC tournament is held at is such a great opportunity for the team to experience the tennis center in a way that is a little less intimidating. I feel that a number of the women did a great job of being able to focus squarely on playing without fear or anxiety tied to a result. I think both of the freshman did a really good job. Both Annik and Mar did a good job of finding ways to develop their ind...