Chicago State's Karolina Skowronska and Mackenzie King have been named to the NEC Second Team All-Conference for the 2026 season. Skowronska achieved this recognition in both singles and doubles, finishing with a singles record of 12-13 and a conference undefeated record of 4-0. Teaming up, the duo garnered an impressive 11-8 record in doubles, contributing significantly to their recognition as the first Cougar women's tennis players to earn NEC Postseason Honors.

By the Numbers
  • Karolina Skowronska achieved a singles record of 12-13, with a 10-10 record at number one singles.
  • Mackenzie King finished the season with an 11-19 doubles record; together they were 11-8 overall in doubles.
State of Play
  • This marks Chicago State's first tennis season in the NEC.
  • Skowronska also received two NEC Player of the Week Awards and five NEC Primer Performer recognitions during the season.
What's Next

The Cougars will prepare for the 2026-27 season, building on this year's recognition and strengthening their roster for continued competitive play in the NEC.

Bottom Line

Skowronska and King鈥檚 achievements signal a promising future for Chicago State's women's tennis program, highlighting their potential to be competitive in upcoming seasons while breaking new ground in conference recognition.