Tag: HBCU Tennis

Tennessee State Men’s Tennis spanked by Belmont in Horizon season opener

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 0 TSUMTN 7 Winner  NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State men’s tennis team traveled across town to take on Belmont on Thursday afternoon as they opened up Horizon League play. The Tigers lost 7-0 to the Bruins to move to 4-11 (0-1 Horizon).  Belmont started off the match by taking the doubles point, picking up a 6-2 win at line one, and a 6-1 win at line three. Daniel Caraballo / Taj Hibbert’s match went unfished as they were tied 5-5.  Diego Britt-Alvarez was the only Tiger to win a set in singles play,…

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Albany State Tennis takes on Point University

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The Albany State Golden Rams tennis team will host Point University at 1:00 pm at the ASU West Campus Tennis Complex on Friday, March 24. The Golden Rams are (12-4) overall and (9-2) in the SIAC.  The Skyhawks are (1-7) overall and (1-5) in the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The Golden Rams and Skyhawks last played on February 11, 2023.  On that day, the Golden Rams defeated the Skyhawks (7-0).

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Albany State Tennis starts off season in winning fashion

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State University Golden Rams tennis team kicked off their 2023 season by defeating Point University (7-0).  The Golden Rams are (1-0) on the season. In doubles, Natalya Ogunwale and Asia Raulerson won their match (6-3).  Sumana Panauganti and Allyah Williams won their match (6-1).  Bianca Leao and Carla Sorrochewon their doubles match (6-0). In the singles matches, Natalya Ogunwale won her match (6-2 and 6-1).  Asia Raulersonwon (6-4 and 6-4).  Bianca Leao defeated her opponent (6-0 and 6-1).  Carla Sorrochewon (6-0 and 6-0).  Allyah Williams won (6-0 and 6-0). Sumana Panauganti also won (6-0 and 6-0). The Golden Rams next matches will be against…

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Albany State Tennis finishes 8th at HBCU Tennis Championship

Brandon King

The Albany State tennis team took part in and finished 8th the 2022 HBCU National Tennis Championship that were held September 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. Albany State’s Natalya Ogunwale and Asia Raulerson advanced to the Women’s B Doubles Championship where they were defected 6-1 by Xavier University of Louisiana’s duo of Tianna Dixon and McKenna Wheatley. Here is how the standings shook out: Women’s StandingsXavier University of Louisiana – 25North Carolina Central University – 22.5Alabama A&M University – 22Alabama State University – 21.5Florida A&M University – 21Shaw University – 16Tennessee State University…

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Albany State Tennis finishes 3rd in SIAC

Brandon King

Despite not winning the conference title this weekend, the team was able to defeat the Panthers of Clark-Atlanta University in the consolation at the SIAC Tournament, 5-2. Asia Raulerson, Bianca Leao, Carla Sorroche and Sumana Panauganti were all victorious in their singles matches. In doubles competition, Leao and Panauganti claimed their match 6-2 ; Doylisha Copeland and Allyah Williams were also victors, winning match by a 6-2 count as well. With the win the Golden Rams complete the 2022 season with an 18-6 record.

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Albany State comes up short in SIAC Semis

Brandon King

The Albany State tennis team will not be playing for a shot at the conference title, as they were defeated in their semi-final match with the Tigers of Savannah State, 5-2. In singles competition, Bianca Leao and Sumana Panauganti claimed victory in their matches, while in doubles play, Leao and Panaugouti won their match, (6-3). Up next for the now 17-6 Golden Rams is the consolation game against Clark-Atlanta. That and the title match between no.1 Benedict and no.3 Savannah State are both scheduled for 10 AM EST.

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March 26 SIAC Tennis Round-Up Recap

Brandon King

The SIAC Round-Up concluded today with the Albany State women’s tennis team going 4-3 over the course of the three-day event. Day 1 Albany State was dominant in a 7-0 victory over Fort Valley State. The Golden Rams’ fortune turned in Game 2, losing to Clark-Atlanta, 4-1. In Game 3 Albany State defeated Spring Hill College, 4-3. Albany State started off day 2 with a 4-0 victory over Tuskegee University. In their second game of the day ASU was again dominant, sweeping LeMoyne-Owen College 5-0, but fell in their third…

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Day 2 SIAC Round-Up Recap

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From Dr. Earnest Brown , Albany State Athletics he Golden Rams went 2-1 on Day #2 in the SIAC Round-Up in Mobile, Alabama.  In game #1, the Golden Rams defeated Tuskegee University (4-0).  In game #2, the Golden Rams defeated LeMoyne-Owen College (5-0).  In game #3, the Golden Rams lost (4-3) to Benedict College. The Golden Rams are 4-2 overall in the SIAC Round-Up in Mobile, Alabama.  Overall, the Golden Rams tennis team is (17-4). On Saturday, the Golden Rams will compete against Savannah State University at 9:00 am. For more information on…

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Albany State match schedule for SIAC Tennis Round-Up

Brandon King

The Albany State women’s tennis team will take part in the upcoming SIAC Round-Up in Mobile, AL on March 24-26. Here are the days and times of the 7 matches the Golden Rams will compete in over the course of the event: Thursday, March 24 9:00 AM Fort Valley State University 12 noon versus Clark Atlanta University 4:00 PM versus Spring Hill College Friday, March 25 9:00 AM against Tuskegee University 12 noon against LeMoyne-Owen College 3:00 PM against Benedict College Saturday, March 26 9:00 AM v. Savannah State University

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Albany State tennis sweeps Fort Valley State

Brandon King

The Albany State tennis team took care of business , 7-0, Saturday against the Wildcats of Fort Valley State. In singles competition Doylisha Copeland, Allyah Williams, Asia Raulerson, Sumana Panauganti, Carla Sorroche all claimed victory in their respective matches. In doubles play, Copeland and Williams won their match 6-0, while Bianca Leao and Sumana Panauganti were almost as dominant, winning their match 6-1. Raulerson and Sorroche were also victorious in their match, taking it 6-4. The Golden Rams move to 11-1 on the season and will travel to Hilton Head,…

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