Averett University Women's Tennis: 2015-16 In Review A Look Back At The Cougars' Season
6-11 overall record & 4-8 mark in the USA South Conference
2015-16 in review
2015-16 Team Highlights
Successful Turnaround
In head coach Bert Poole's first season, he helped develop the Cougars' players while putting the program on track for a successful future. The team's six wins during the 2015-16 season matched the program's combined win total over the previous three seasons.
2015-16 Team Highlights
Regional ranking For Sarkkinen
Freshman Heidi Sarkkinen took the conference by storm, going 16-0 at No. 1 singles. She was ranked as high as No. 24 in the ITA's South Atlantic Region during the season.
Dynamic Duo
Sarkkinen and sophomore Hannah Mattson went 12-2 when paired at No. 1 doubles during the season.
“Our women's team had a strong desire to improve, were very strong academically and were very supportive of each other. Their hard work really paid off as they improved their winning percentage significantly. I was really happy for them and I feel very good about the future of our women's tennis program.” - Coach Bert Poole
Awards & Honors
Heidi Sarkkinen
Freshman | oulu, Finland
2016 USA South Conference Player of the Year
2016 USA South Conference Rookie of the Year
USA South Conference Rookie of the Week (six times)
2016 Virginia Sports Information Directors State Rookie of the Year
2016 Virginia Sports Information Directors All-State First Team Singles
2016 Virginia Sports Information Directors All-State Second Team Doubles
Hannah Mattson
Sophomore | Roxboro, N.C.
2016 USA South All-conference Second Team
USA South All-Sportsmanship Team
2016 Virginia Sports Information Directors All-State Second Team Doubles
(C) 2016 Averett University Athletics. Season review produced by the Averett Sports Information Department. Photos courtesy of David Conner II and Drew Wilson.