ATLANTA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its Men’s and Women’s Tennis Players of the Week on Tuesday, April 7, honoring student-athletes for impressive performances in matches played last week.
Kevin Wright and
Taylor Ford of
Tuskegee University were recognized.
MEN’S TENNIS PLAYER OF THE WEEK – KEVIN WRIGHT, TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
Junior | West Palm Beach, Fla.
Wright delivered a strong all-around performance at the SIAC Roundup in Mobile, helping Tuskegee post a 4-2 record on the week and secure a second-place finish in conference play at 9-3. Wright was a key contributor in both singles and doubles throughout the week. In doubles action, he teamed with Miles Wilson to earn multiple wins at the No. 3 position, including a 7-5 victory over Spring Hill and a win by default against LeMoyne-Owen, helping Tuskegee secure the doubles point in several matches. In singles play, Wright recorded multiple victories, including a straight-set win over LeMoyne-Owen at No. 1 singles (6-4, 6-2) and a dominant 6-0, 6-0 victory over Benedict at No. 6 singles. He also added another straight-set win against Benedict (6-0, 6-0) in Friday’s 4-3 team victory, helping clinch the match. Wright’s versatility across the lineup and ability to contribute in both singles and doubles played a significant role in Tuskegee’s wins over Benedict (4-1 and 4-3) and LeMoyne-Owen (6-1 and 7-0), as the Golden Tigers closed the roundup with back-to-back victories. His consistent production and impact in key moments helped Tuskegee finish the SIAC regular season strong and build momentum heading into the final stretch of the year.
WOMEN’S TENNIS PLAYER OF THE WEEK – TAYLOR FORD, TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
Senior | Philadelphia, Pa.
Ford played a key role in Tuskegee’s perfect 6-0 week at the SIAC Roundup in Mobile, helping lead the Golden Tigers to an undefeated 12-0 conference record. Ford went undefeated in singles competition during the roundup, posting a 4-0 record in completed matches. She earned straight-set victories over Benedict (win by default), Albany State (6-0, 6-0), Clark Atlanta (6-1, 6-0), and Savannah State (6-0, 6-0), consistently controlling points and limiting opponents offensively. Her dominant play at the No. 5 singles position contributed critical points in Tuskegee’s wins over Albany State (5-2), Clark Atlanta (7-0), and Savannah State (7-0). In doubles play, Ford contributed to team success as part of Tuskegee’s depth, with the Golden Tigers securing the doubles point in multiple matches throughout the week, including key victories over Benedict and Spring Hill that set the tone early. Ford’s consistent performance and ability to close matches in straight sets were instrumental in Tuskegee completing its first undefeated SIAC season in over 20 years and finishing first in the conference standings.
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ABOUT THE SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SIAC)
The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors nine men's and seven women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com.