Drexel University’s women’s tennis team has recently been selected as the No. 4 seed in the upcoming Coastal Athletic Association Women’s Tennis Championship, set to commence on Thursday, April 25 in Elon, N.C. This announcement means that the Dragons will receive a first-round bye and will compete against the winner of the match between No. 5 Elon and No. 12 Monmouth.
This particular seeding denotes the highest placement in the CAA Tournament in the history of the Drexel women’s tennis program. Although they have secured a position in the top five in the past, this is the first occasion in which they have attained a top-four ranking since becoming a part of the CAA in 2002.
The Dragons concluded the regular season with a commendable 11-7 record and a strong 3-2 standing in conference play. Under the guidance of Lorie Lemongo, who has achieved an impressive 17 victories, the team consists of five players with more than 11 wins each. Throughout the spring season, Isabel Cabrerizo has led the team with a 13-4 record, excelling notably with a 10-1 performance at the No. 4 position. Additionally, Lemongo, positioned as the team’s No. 1 player, concluded the spring season with a commendable 12-5 record. Elisa Rigazio concluded the season with an eight-match win streak and has maintained a 9-1 record in the last 10 matches.
The Dragons have also shown exceptional potential in doubles play. The tandem of Rigazio and Maddie Ricardo have accumulated an impressive 13-3 record at No. 2 and have emerged victorious in seven of their last 10 matches.
The entire CAA Women’s Tennis Championships will be available for viewing through live stats. Considering the potential for unfavourable weather conditions, the championship schedule may be subject to change. In order to obtain the most precise and up-to-date times and results, it is recommended to visit the conference’s Championship Central.
Here is a rundown of the tournament’s teams by seeding:
– No. 1 Delaware
– No. 2 William & Mary
– No. 3 Charleston
– No. 4 Drexel
– No. 5 Elon
– No. 6 UNCW
– No. 7 Campbell
– No. 8 Hampton
– No. 9 Hofstra
– No. 10 Towson
– No. 11 Stony Brook
– No. 12 Monmouth
The tournament schedule is as follows:
Thursday, April 25 | First Round
10 a.m. – Match 1: No. 8 Hampton vs No. 9 Hofstra
10 a.m. – Match 2: No. 5 Elon vs No. 12 Monmouth
2 p.m. – Match 3: No. 7 Campbell vs No. 10 Towson
2 p.m. – Match 4: No. 6 UNCW vs No. 11 Stony Brook
Friday, April 26 | Quarterfinals
10 a.m. – Match 5: No. 1 Delaware vs Match 1 Winner
10 a.m. – Match 6: No. 4 Drexel vs Match 2 Winner
2 p.m. – Match 7: No. 2 William & Mary vs Match 3 Winner
2 p.m. – Match 8: No. 3 Charleston vs Match 4 Winner
Saturday, April 27 | Semifinals
10 a.m. – Match 9: Match 5 Winner vs Match 6 Winner
2 p.m. – Match 10: Match 7 Winner vs Match 8 Winner
Sunday, April 28 | Championship Final
2 p.m. – Match 11: Match 9 Winner vs Match 10 Winner
This accomplishment represents the strength and determination of the Drexel women’s tennis team, and it is set to be an intriguing experience to witness how they perform in the upcoming CAA Championships.