The Coastal Carolina women’s tennis team, seeded tenth, is all set to compete against the seventh-seeded Troy in the opening round of the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Tournament. This highly anticipated match will take place on April 24 at 2 p.m. ET in Rome, Georgia. The Chanticleers concluded their regular season with a balanced record of 10-10 overall and 4-6 within conference games. Leading the squad is freshman Brunelle Kouam, who has excelled with a strong singles performance, while senior Anna Babayan also made significant contributions from the top position.
Troy enters this tournament with an overall record of 11-9 and a competitive 6-5 mark in Sun Belt matches. Their standout player, Valeriia Avdeeva, boasts an impressive 15-2 singles record. Additionally, the doubles pair of Avdeeva and Maria Guirguis have performed admirably with a notable 10-5 record in the number one spot.
In their most recent encounter on March 28, Coastal Carolina faced a challenging 4-2 defeat at the Stevens Tennis Complex. Despite the loss, the Chants managed to secure the doubles point through victories on courts one and three. Anna Babayan was instrumental in securing the team's only singles win on court one.
This year's matchup promises to be equally intense as both teams bring their best players to the court. Fans can stay updated by following the Chanticleers on various social media platforms including X, Facebook, and Instagram, or by visiting their official athletics website.
Ahead of the competition, anticipation builds for what could be a thrilling contest between these two formidable teams. With strong leadership and solid performances throughout the season, both Coastal Carolina and Troy are poised to deliver an exciting display of talent and strategy in the upcoming tournament.