The Prairie View men’s and women’s tennis team will head to Alexandria, La Thursday April 19th to battle for bragging rights and the 2007 SWAC championship. The women go into the tournament seeded second and will face off against Alcorn State to begin their first round of play. If or when the ladies win that match, they will face off against the winner of the match between Grambling State & Jackson State. The two teams will face each other at championship game.
Freshman Camille Whittingham says, “I’m a little nervous, anxious, and excited since it’s my first year, but I’m ready for the championships.”
On the men’s side, they are seeded first and have a first round bye. They will face off against the winner of the match between Grambling State & Jackson State, and then the finals will be played Saturday morning.
John Cochran Jr., head coach of the men’s and women’s teams says “both teams are looking to make history.” If or when the tennis teams win the SWAC championship, it will be the first time a men’s and women’s team of the same sport has won the SWAC championship.
Both teams are experienced in their craft, the men’s team has four players from their 2005 SWAC championship team. The women’s team is young, but very talented with plenty of experience.
Cochran says one thing he has noticed from day until now is, “The team has come together, they are a lot tighter, and they are starting to peak.” Which is nothing but good news. With the support of Prairie View, anything is possible. The tennis teams continue to stay humble, but have their heads held high to bring home the conference title.”s possible. The tennis teams continue to stay humble, but have their heads held high to bring home the SWAC title.