SIUE Women’s Tennis Kicks Off Fall Season with Cougar Invite
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The SIUE women’s tennis team is set to launch its fall season with the upcoming Cougar Invite, scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the SIUE Tennis Courts. This exciting event will feature guest teams from Saint Louis University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL).
Event Details
The Cougar Invite will commence on Friday, September 5, at 10:00 AM. Both singles and doubles matches will be played throughout the weekend, with singles set up in a best-of-three sets format, while doubles will utilize a six-game set. The schedule for the matches is as follows:
Friday, September 5
- 10:00 AM: SIUE vs. UMSL (Singles)
- 1:00 PM: Mixed vs. Saint Louis (Singles)
- 3:00 PM:
- SIUE vs. Mixed (Doubles)
- Saint Louis vs. UMSL (Doubles)
- 4:00 PM:
- SIUE vs. Saint Louis (Doubles)
- Mixed vs. UMSL (Doubles)
Saturday, September 6
- 9:00 AM: UMSL vs. Saint Louis (Singles)
- 11:00 AM:
- SIUE vs. UMSL (Doubles)
- Mixed vs. Saint Louis (Doubles)
- 12:00 PM: Mixed vs. UMSL (Singles)
- 2:00 PM: SIUE vs. Saint Louis (Singles)
Team Overview
This season, the Cougars boast a mix of experienced players and new talent. Four returning athletes from last year include:
- Stefaniya Anikina
- Margaux Guibal Britt
- Chloe Koons
- Cydney Rogers
Additionally, six newcomers are ready to make their mark on the team, featuring:
- Mya Bowe
- Paloma Hennicaux
- Jessica Li
- Emerson Metzger
- Elena Palioura
- Aliya Rector
Conclusion
The Cougar Invite promises to be a thrilling start to the fall season for SIUE women’s tennis, showcasing both competitive spirit and teamwork. Fans and supporters are encouraged to come and cheer on the Cougars as they set the stage for what looks to be an exciting tennis season ahead.
