BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Alabama A&M women's tennis earned strong recognition in the SWAC postseason awards, with multiple Bulldogs securing All-Conference honors following a competitive 2026 campaign.

Leading the way, Alicia Owegi was named Second Team All-SWAC at No. 1 singles, showcasing her consistency at the top of the lineup throughout the season. The Bulldogs continued to make their presence felt at No. 3 singles, where Sofia Sotelo Raya earned First Team All-SWAC honors after an impressive year in the middle of the lineup.

Alabama A&M also saw Nardine Salem recognized at No. 6 singles, earning Second Team All-SWAC honors and adding to the team's depth across the board.

With representation across multiple singles positions, the Bulldogs demonstrated resilience and growth throughout the season, positioning themselves as a program on the rise within the conference.

 

Coach of the Year
Stas Smirnov, Jackson State


Player of the Year
Paula Corbalan, Jackson State


Freshman of the Year
Alexia Campagna, Alabama State

Newcomer of the Year
Victoria Linkovski, Jackson State

Doubles Team of the Year
Melisa Mekic/Diana Craciun, Alabama State

Singles Position One
First Team: Paula Corbalan, Jackson State
Second Team: Alicia Owegi, Alabama A&M


Singles Position Two
First Team: Kesmat El Tawil, Alabama State
Second Team: Mariia Iordanova, Jackson State


Singles Position Three
First Team: Sofia Sotelo Raya, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Victoria Linkovski, Jackson State


Singles Position Four
First Team: Isabella Benavides, Jackson State
Second Team: Alexia Campagna, Alabama State


Singles Position Five
First Team: Helen Hernandez, Jackson State
Second Team: Senna Van Den Heuvel, Alabama State


Singles Position Six
First Team: Aleynah Thomas, Florida A&M
Second Team: Nardine Salem, Alabama A&M


 

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