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ODAC Quarterfinals Preview: Women's Tennis Takes on Cougars on the Road

4/29/2026 7:00:00 AM

By: Matt McIntosh '23
DANVILLE, Va. - The Shenandoah University women's tennis team heads to Averett University on Wednesday afternoon for the quarterfinals of the 2026 ODAC Tournament.

The Hornets and Cougars haven't seen each other in tournament play since the 2009 USA South Tournament. The two teams met earlier this season with Averett winning 7-0 in Winchester.

GAME INFORMATION

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Game Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Averett Tennis Courts (Danville, VA)

SHENANDOAH VS AVERETT HISTORY

Shenandoah Wins: 7
Lynchburg Wins: 10
Last Meeting: 4/11/2026 (AU Won 7-0)
Last Playoff Meeting: 2009 USA South Tournament (AU won 5-4)

2025-26 SHENANDOAH WOMEN'S TENNIS

Record: 7-10, 5-5 ODAC
Head Coach: Jason Cole (7th Season)
Singles Records: Olivia Guzzo (10-5), Kendra Gillette (7-10), Leigha Montrief (6-8), Erin Talko (6-10), Samantha Calvert (5-11),  Madison Shawver (5-0), Atlee Hilliard (4-12)
Projected Doubles Teams: No. 1 Atlee Hilliard/Olivia Guzzo (10-6), No. 2 Erin Talko/Samantha Calvert (7-10), No. 3 Kendra Gillette/Leigha Montrief (8-7)

2025-26 AVERETT WOMEN'S TENNIS

Record: 13-3, 8-1 ODAC
Head Coach: Bert Poole (11th Season)
Singles Records: Harshri Asher (16-5), Elisa Battermann (6-4), Ella Boddington (5-1), Ana Herrera (4-1), Jennika Jaison (2-2), Annika Kellerer (10-7), Siddhi Khot (15-4), Sunna Maass (15-4), Mirte Post (5-1), Brenda Poulakidas (12-7), Rav. Ramanantoanina (3-2), Amelie Schroeder (4-1), Dilara Sultanova (6-4)
Projected Doubles Teams: No. 1 Elisa Battermann/Dilara Sultanova (8-2), No. 2 Sunna Maass/Brenda Poulakidas (6-1), No. 3  Ella Boddington/Annika Kellerer (5-20

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