TUSKEGEE, Ala. – The Tuskegee women's tennis team is set to travel to Atlanta, Georgia, to take on Georgia State University in a non-conference match on Saturday, February 15, at 2 p.m. at the GSU Tennis Complex.
The Golden Tigers enter the match at 0-1 overall, while Georgia State comes in at 0-3 after facing a grueling schedule against Georgia Tech, Clemson, and Florida State.
ABOUT TUSKEGEE (0-1)
Tuskegee opened the 2025 season with a tough road test against No. 12 West Alabama, falling in their season debut.
Despite the loss, the Golden Tigers showed glimpses of strong play in both singles and doubles action, with several players pushing their opponents to tight sets.
Tuskegee's roster features a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers. The leadership of upperclassmen has been instrumental in mentoring the younger athletes, fostering a cohesive team dynamic.
The team will look to regroup against Georgia State, focusing on court positioning, consistency, and aggressive net play.
A key emphasis will be on doubles chemistry, as the Golden Tigers aim to gain an early advantage in the match.
ABOUT GEORGIA STATE (0-3)
The Panthers are 0-3 on the season, having faced an extremely challenging early schedule. Their losses came against Georgia Tech (6-1), Clemson (5-2), and Florida State (4-0)???.
Despite their winless record, Georgia State has had individual successes, particularly in singles play.
Other key players include Maria Paredes, who has played at No. 1 singles but has struggled against nationally ranked opponents, and Zeynep Erbakan, who secured a dominant 6-0, 6-2 win against Clemson?.
In doubles, Georgia State has had mixed results. Their top pair of Pragnya Kumar and Sierra Sandy has struggled, dropping matches 6-0 to Georgia Tech and 6-2 to Clemson, but they did earn a 6-4 win against Florida State's No. 3 pair???.
While both teams are still searching for their first win, this match serves as a key test for Tuskegee to see how they match up against a Division I opponent. For Georgia State, it's an opportunity to break their losing streak and build confidence before heading into Sun Belt Conference play.
The Golden Tigers will look to play disciplined, strategic tennis to counter Georgia State's fast-paced attack and secure their first victory of the 2025 season.
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