4.16.25 | Women's Tennis
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Three members of the Samford women's tennis team earned postseason honors when the Southern Conference released its postseason teams Wednesday afternoon.
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Sara Erenda and Emily Surcey were named first team All-SoCon in doubles. Additionally, Eleni Liakonis was named to the SoCon's All-Freshman team.
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Erenda and Surcey posted an overall record of 5-4 at No. 1 doubles. In conference play, the duo posted a record of 4-1.
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Liakonis posted a record of 11-7 in singles. She spent most of her time at the No. 3 position, where she was 5-5. She also played at the No. 1 (1-0), No. 2 (1-1), No. 4 (3-1) and No. 5 (1-0).
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Samford will open the Southern Conference Tournament by taking on ETSU Thursday at 2 p.m. (CT) in Chattanooga, Tenn.
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2025 SOUTHERN CONFERENCE WOMEN'S TENNIS POSTSEASON AWARDS
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Player of the Year - Jade Groen, Western Carolina
Coach of the Year - Krissy Hall, Wofford
 Sportsmanship Award - Alice Hall, Chattanooga
 Freshman of the Year - Ksenija Rage, ETSUÂ
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First Team Singles
Daniella Rivera, ETSU
Sara Snyder, Furman
Maria Quinones, Mercer
Jade Groen, Western Carolina
Isabella Sambola, Western Carolina
Breda Brennan, Wofford
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First Team Doubles
Rivera/Caceres, ETSU
Erenda/Surcey, Samford
Groen/Schwartz, Western Carolina
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Second Team Singles
No.1 - Rozalie Dohnalova, Chattanooga
No. 2 - Allessandra Caceres, ETSU
No. 3 - Lily Woods, Wofford
No. 4 - Ellie Schulson, Furman
No. 5 - Macy Hitchcock, Furman
No. 6 - Chloe Elliot, Wofford
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Second Team Doubles
No. 1 - Breda Brennan/Lily Woods, Wofford
No. 2 - Jess Dawson/Macy Hitchcock, Furman
No. 3 - Alexa Griffith/Grace Thomas, Furman
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All-Freshman
Savanah Presson, Chattanooga
Ksenija Rage, ETSU
Eleni Liakonis, Samford
Zara Burns, Chattanooga
Zoe Lui, Western Carolina
Elizabeth Birkevold, UNCG
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FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford women's tennis, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordSports (Facebook, @SamfordWTennis (Twitter), and @Samfordwomenstennis (Instagram).Â
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Sara Erenda and Emily Surcey were named first team All-SoCon in doubles. Additionally, Eleni Liakonis was named to the SoCon's All-Freshman team.
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Erenda and Surcey posted an overall record of 5-4 at No. 1 doubles. In conference play, the duo posted a record of 4-1.
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Liakonis posted a record of 11-7 in singles. She spent most of her time at the No. 3 position, where she was 5-5. She also played at the No. 1 (1-0), No. 2 (1-1), No. 4 (3-1) and No. 5 (1-0).
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Samford will open the Southern Conference Tournament by taking on ETSU Thursday at 2 p.m. (CT) in Chattanooga, Tenn.
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2025 SOUTHERN CONFERENCE WOMEN'S TENNIS POSTSEASON AWARDS
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Player of the Year - Jade Groen, Western Carolina
Coach of the Year - Krissy Hall, Wofford
 Sportsmanship Award - Alice Hall, Chattanooga
 Freshman of the Year - Ksenija Rage, ETSUÂ
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First Team Singles
Daniella Rivera, ETSU
Sara Snyder, Furman
Maria Quinones, Mercer
Jade Groen, Western Carolina
Isabella Sambola, Western Carolina
Breda Brennan, Wofford
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First Team Doubles
Rivera/Caceres, ETSU
Erenda/Surcey, Samford
Groen/Schwartz, Western Carolina
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Second Team Singles
No.1 - Rozalie Dohnalova, Chattanooga
No. 2 - Allessandra Caceres, ETSU
No. 3 - Lily Woods, Wofford
No. 4 - Ellie Schulson, Furman
No. 5 - Macy Hitchcock, Furman
No. 6 - Chloe Elliot, Wofford
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Second Team Doubles
No. 1 - Breda Brennan/Lily Woods, Wofford
No. 2 - Jess Dawson/Macy Hitchcock, Furman
No. 3 - Alexa Griffith/Grace Thomas, Furman
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All-Freshman
Savanah Presson, Chattanooga
Ksenija Rage, ETSU
Eleni Liakonis, Samford
Zara Burns, Chattanooga
Zoe Lui, Western Carolina
Elizabeth Birkevold, UNCG
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FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford women's tennis, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordSports (Facebook, @SamfordWTennis (Twitter), and @Samfordwomenstennis (Instagram).Â
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