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Tennis

LSU Men's Tennis competes in the Invitational on Thursday, Nov. 05, 2015, at the new Tennis Complex on Gourrier Ave.

Women’s tennis team excited to open home schedule in new complex

By Markus Hufner January 14, 2016

After a fall semester filled with tournaments from California to Illinois, the No. 21 LSU women’s tennis team finally hosts its first home matches on Saturday facing Southern University and Nicholls...

LSU freshman Abigail Owens serves the ball Friday, March 21, 2014 during a doubles match against Mississippi State at W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium.

Kuykendall, Owens build friendship on and off the court

November 18, 2015

Before watching senior Skylar Kuykendall and junior Abby Owens team up in doubles, one can see each tennis player individually brings her own set of talents to the court for the LSU women’s tennis...

LSU freshman Joana Vale Costa hits the ball Friday, March 21, 2014 during a doubles match against Mississippi State at W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium.

Junior tennis player Vale Costa finds groove after demanding freshman season

November 11, 2015

For many students, freshman year can be two of the most difficult semesters of their collegiate tenure. Freshman year was even more demanding for junior tennis player Joana Vale Costa, a native of Portugal,...

Senior Ella Taylor practices for the Wildcat Invitational on Sept. 24 in the LSU Tennis Complex. 

LSU women’s tennis team starts season with two tournaments

September 24, 2015

The LSU women’s tennis team will split for the weekend, sending two players to the Charleston Women’s Pro Tennis 10K in Charleston, South Carolina, and the remaining five to the Wildcat Invitational...

Sell's playing career provides blueprint for success as coach

Sell’s playing career provides blueprint for success as coach

September 15, 2015

LSU women’s tennis head coach Julia Sell did not get down on one knee, but when asking her husband to join her as co-head coach, it was his time to say yes. When Julia took the head coaching job...

Skylar Kuykendall

Kuykendall looks to finish career on high note

September 14, 2015

Senior tennis player Skylar Kuykendall has always been good at her craft. And now, she strives for a sensational finish to her collegiate career at LSU. The first three years of her collegiate career were...

LSU freshman Joana Vale Costa serves the ball Friday, March 21, 2014 during a doubles match against Mississippi State at W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium.

LSU women’s tennis opens fall schedule at Georgia Tech Invitational

By Brian Pellerin September 18, 2014

The LSU women’s tennis team travels to Atlanta this weekend to open up its fall schedule in the Georgia Tech Invitational. The Lady Tigers start the weekend in doubles matches against Georgia State...

LSU freshman Joana Vale Costa hits the ball Friday, March 21, 2014 during a doubles match against Mississippi State at W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium.

Lady Tigers receive NCAA bid, improve on last season

By Taylor Curet May 4, 2014

Spring seemed a little bit brighter in 2014 for LSU Tennis. After starting the season with four straight losses in Southeastern Conference play, the LSU women’s tennis team’s young talent finally...

Julia Sell, LSU Woman's Tennis Head Coach, stands on the courts at W.T. 'Dub' Robinson Stadium on June 12, 2013.

Lady Tigers could sneak into NCAA tournament

By Jack Chascin April 21, 2014

The LSU women’s tennis team had a season of ups and downs leading up to the Southeastern Conference Tournament, including a three-game winning streak and a four-game losing streak. The Lady Tigers’...

LSU coastal environmental science senior Jonathan Lambert practices Monday, April 7, 2014 in preparation for the Tennis Club going to Nationals.

Tennis Club headed to nationals

By Morgan Prewitt April 10, 2014

For collegiate baseball players, the goal is Omaha; for softball players, the goal is Oklahoma City, but for collegiate club tennis players, the goal is Surprise, Ariz.  For the third straight year,...

LSU junior Noel Scott lunges for the ball Sunday, April 6, 2014, during the Tigers' loss to Georgia.

LSU to end season with doubleheader against Arkansas, Jackson State

By Jack Chascin April 10, 2014

After an inconsistent season for the LSU women’s tennis team, the Lady Tigers’ regular season comes to an end Saturday when they host a doubleheader against Arkansas and Jackson State. LSU...

LSU freshman Joana Vale Costa hits the ball Friday, March 21, 2014 during a doubles match against Mississippi State at W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium.

Freshman Vale Costa battles relocation, injuries

By Jack Chascin April 7, 2014

The adjustment to college life isn’t always easy. As an athlete it can be even more difficult. Dealing with practice, homework, a social life and performing at one’s peak day in and day out...