WEST WINDSOR, N.J. - The Chicago State Women's Tennis team is set to compete in the 2026 NEC Conference Women's Tennis Tournament, taking place from April 16 to April 18 at the Mercer County Tennis Courts in West Windsor, New Jersey. The Cougars, entering as the 7th seed, are eager to showcase their skills against a strong lineup of competitors, including top-seeded FDU, Saint Francis, and LIU.
A key player to watch is Junior
Karolina Skowronska, who has been a standout performer for the Cougars this season. Skowronska leads the team with a 12-13 overall record in singles play and has maintained an impressive 4-0 record in NEC matches. Skowronska has also had a good season in doubles play as well, where she and partner
Mackenzie King have achieved an 11-7 record, including a 4-3 performance in the doubles number one category. In singles competition,
Camila Sanchez has been a consistent presence for the team, competing in the singles number two category. Her contribution will be crucial as the Cougars aim to make a significant impact in the tournament.
Hear from Assistant Tennis Coach
Grace Maxey shared her thoughts on the Cougars preparations for their first NEC Tournament:
"We're very excited to begin NEC Conference Tournament play this Thursday. Coming in as the 7th seed, we've got nothing to lose. Overall, we've had a long season, playing a lot of tough matches, so I'm proud of the adversity our team has faced so far. I know we will continue to fight hard and give these matches everything we've got."
NEC Women's Tournament Seeds
1. FDU
2. Saint Francis
3. LIU
4. Wagner
5. Stonehill
6. Le Moyne
7. Chicago State
8. Mercyhurst
9. New Haven
Chicago State Regular Season Statistics & Facts
- Karolina Skowronska has the fifth best record in the NEC in the Singles #1 category with a 10-10 record.
- Mackenzie King and Karolina Skowronska have the fourth best NEC Doubles #1 record with a 4-3 record.
- Camila Sanchez and Karolina Skowronska have a 2-5 record which is the tenth best record in Doubles #1 category.
- The Cougars are coming off their first season of competing in the NEC after competing in the Horizon League the last three seasons.
- Nadjema Morille was a key contributor to the Cougars first ever NEC conference win against Mercyhurst on April 3 after winning her singles match and doubles match with her doubles partner Nikita Liyanage.
- Danina Hughes will compete in her third conference tournament as a member of the Chicago State Women's Tennis Team (WAC, Horizon League, and NEC).
The Cougars battle the #2 seed Saint Francis University in the quarterfinal round of the NEC Conference Tournament on Thursday April 16 at 10:30 AM (CT) from the Mercer County Tennis Courts from West Windsor, New Jersey.
