ATLANTA, Georgia - The UCF women’s tennis is prepared to make its mark at the 2024 Women's ITA Southeast Regional Championships. The Black and Gold have adapted following a break due to Hurricane Milton and are heading to Georgia Tech for their third tournament of the fall campaign.
The event was originally scheduled for October 10-15; however, due to the storm’s impact on the southeast, it has been rescheduled. The Knights have embraced these changes and are ready to compete from Thursday, October 17, through Tuesday, October 22, at the Byers Tennis Complex.
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Tournament: ITA Southeast Regional Championships
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Venue: Byers Tennis Complex at Georgia Institute of Technology
Date: Thursday, October 17 – Tuesday, October 22
Competing: Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, Florida State University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State University, Mercer University, University of Georgia, University of Miami, University of North Florida, University of South Florida.
Building on their strong performance at the Bedford Cup, UCF is entering this tournament with an exciting lineup. Seven Knights are scheduled to compete in singles, highlighted by Jade Psonka, who secured a victory in her match earlier this month with a notable score of 4-6, 7-6(2), 1-0(5). Psonka will be joined by freshman Olivia Bergler, along with Olivia Lincer and Aya El Aouni, all making their singles season debut, in the main draw.
A pair of Knights will embark on the qualifying stage, with Hannah Rylatt and Donatella Guarnieri looking to join their teammates in the next round.
Psonka and Bergler will take the court as a duo on Friday at 9 a.m. for their opening doubles match against FGCU. Additionally, fans can look forward to performances from El Aouni and senior Biolay, who is aiming to secure her first doubles win of the season. Rylatt and Lincer will also team up as a mighty European duo, set to face either FAU or FSU in the round of 32.
This UCF lineup, featuring a strong contingent of freshmen, is poised for a thrilling few days in Atlanta, you can follow along with the tournament and view live results at UCFKnights.com.