TUSKEGEE, Ala. – The Tuskegee women's tennis team is set to travel to Montgomery, Alabama, for a non-conference road match against Auburn Montgomery on Friday, February 21, at 11 a.m. at the AUM Tennis Complex.
The Golden Tigers enter the match 0-1 overall, while AUM holds a 1-1 record after an early-season win over Columbus State and a loss to North Georgia.
ABOUT TUSKEGEE (0-1)
Tuskegee opened its 2025 season with a 6-1 loss to No. 12 West Alabama, a match that featured competitive play in several positions.
Chloe Griffin-Harrington secured Tuskegee's lone victory at the No. 5 singles, winning in straight sets.
However, the Golden Tigers struggled in other matchups, with
Dayna Jackson (No. 4),
Taylor Ford (No. 6), and
Tanyaradzwa Kaome (No. 1) each falling in straight sets.
The Golden Tigers have yet to win a doubles match this season, going 0-3 in their matchups against West Alabama. The pair of Griffin-Harrington and
Jamiya Ivory played a tight set at No. 3 doubles but ultimately fell short.
ABOUT AUBURN MONTGOMERY (1-1)
AUM enters the match 1-1, having started the season with a 4-3 victory over No. 9 Columbus State before falling 6-1 to North Georgia.
The Warhawks are led by Estefania Garcia, who is 1-1 at No. 1 singles, and Ane Ibarra, who holds a 1-1 record at No. 2 singles. AUM's most consistent performer has been Melissa Yakup Pour, who is 2-0 overall, playing at No. 5 and No. 6 singles.
In doubles, AUM has shown mixed results, with the duo of Yakup Pour and Nahia Izco leading the team at 2-0. The Warhawks have a 3-3 team record in doubles, making this an area where Tuskegee could look to gain ground.
This match will be an important early test for Tuskegee, as they seek their first victory of the season against a strong AUM squad that has already defeated a nationally ranked opponent. The Golden Tigers will need improved doubles play and consistency in singles to challenge the Warhawks.
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