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2026-27 Women's Tennis Roster

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  • Eva Blandford - View Profile

    Eva Blandford

    So. Sullivan's Island, S.C Bishop England High School
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    Sophomore Sullivan's Island, S.C Bishop England High School
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  • Laila Clark

    Fr. Valrico, Fla. Bloomingdale High School
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    Freshman Valrico, Fla. Bloomingdale High School
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  • Camille Lacombe - View Profile
    5'4"

    Camille Lacombe

    So. Talant, France
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    Sophomore Talant, France
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  • Ellie Luppino - View Profile

    Ellie Luppino

    So. English St. Simons Island, Ga. Glynn Academy
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    Sophomore English St. Simons Island, Ga. Glynn Academy
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  • Nishitha Maarka - View Profile

    Nishitha Maarka

    So. Christchurch, New Zealand
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    Sophomore Christchurch, New Zealand
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  • Tamanna Panwar - View Profile
    5'4"

    Tamanna Panwar

    Jr. Business New Delhi, India Ajanta Public School
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    Junior Business New Delhi, India Ajanta Public School
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  • Romy Rueff - View Profile
    5'5"

    Romy Rueff

    Jr. Mathematics Speyer, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Edith-Stein-Gymnasium
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    Junior Mathematics Speyer, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Edith-Stein-Gymnasium
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  • 5'7"

    Lova Rydell

    Fr. Stockholm, Sweden Hersby Gymnasium
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    Freshman Stockholm, Sweden Hersby Gymnasium
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  • Jessie Simpson - View Profile

    Jessie Simpson

    So. Early Childhood Education Greer, S.C. Greer High School
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    Sophomore Early Childhood Education Greer, S.C. Greer High School
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Staff Roster

Women's Tennis Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    James Smith

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  • Graduate Assistant Coach

    Alexia Pena

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  • Volunteer Assistant Coach

    Sara Snyder

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Women's Tennis Support Staff

  • Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Soccer, Swim, Spirit Squad, Tennis, Equestrian)

    Emily LaFrance

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2026-27 Women's Tennis Roster
Full Name Hometown / High School Ht. Academic Year Major Previous School
Eva Blandford Sullivan's Island, S.C / Bishop England High School - So.
Laila Clark Valrico, Fla. / Bloomingdale High School - Fr.
Camille Lacombe Talant, France / 5-4 So.
Ellie Luppino St. Simons Island, Ga. / Glynn Academy - So. English
Nishitha Maarka Christchurch, New Zealand / - So.
Tamanna Panwar New Delhi, India / Ajanta Public School 5-4 Jr. Business
Romy Rueff Speyer, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany / Edith-Stein-Gymnasium 5-5 Jr. Mathematics
Lova Rydell Stockholm, Sweden / Hersby Gymnasium 5-7 Fr.
Jessie Simpson Greer, S.C. / Greer High School - So. Early Childhood Education

Women's Tennis Coaching Staff

Women's Tennis - Coaching Staff
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James Smith Head Coach
Alexia Pena Alexia Pena Graduate Assistant Coach
Sara Snyder Tennis Head Shot Sara Snyder Volunteer Assistant Coach

Women's Tennis Support Staff

Women's Tennis - Support Staff
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Emily LaFrance Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Soccer, Swim, Spirit Squad, Tennis, Equestrian)

Staff Roster

Women's Tennis Coaching Staff

Women's Tennis Support Staff