The University of West Alabama's Men's and Women's Tennis teams are set to compete in the GSC Tournament, with the Women ranked No. 4 nationally and No. 5 in the NCAA Region Rankings facing AUM at 5:00 p.m., while the Men, ranked 16th in the ITA, take on Valdosta State at 8:00 a.m. The Women's team features the GSC Player of the Year, Shaira Rivera, while the Men's team is led by All-GSC selections Jacob Tapia and Afonso Portugal. Both teams aim for strong performances after solid regular-season records.

By the Numbers
  • Women's team holds a 5-2 GSC record and is the No. 3 seed in the tournament.
  • Men's team has a 5-3 GSC record entering as the No. 3 seed.
State of Play
  • UWA Women's Tennis leads with Rivera's 12-6 singles and 17-2 doubles record.
  • UWA Men's Tennis features Tapia's 14-5 singles and 14-4 doubles record, alongside Portugal's total of 30 overall wins.
What's Next

Both teams will look to advance further in the tournament, capitalizing on their strong season performances against their first-round opponents. A win for the Women could set the tone as they aim for a championship run, while the Men look to upset the defending champions, Valdosta State.

Bottom Line

UWA's Tennis teams are entering the GSC Tournament in strong form; success could bolster their chances for deeper NCAA postseason runs. Maintaining focus and capitalizing on top players鈥� performances will be key to achieving their goals.