Five Cougars earn CAA postseason honors

Angelo Anastopoulo, Head Coach at Charleston Cougars Women's Tennis
Angelo Anastopoulo, Head Coach at Charleston Cougars Women's Tennis
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Five members of the College of Charleston women’s tennis team received Colonial Athletic Association postseason honors, according to a May 1 announcement from the organization.

The recognition highlights individual and doubles performances during the 2026 season. Sia Cariov was named to the All-CAA First Team Singles after playing in the No. 1 slot and securing 13 wins, including seven against conference opponents and a total of 11 sweeps. Cariov also partnered with Francesca Salvato for All-CAA First Team Doubles honors for the second consecutive year; together, they earned 12 wins in the top doubles position, with three victories over CAA teams.

Oziera Ahmad collected an All-CAA Third Team Singles honor for her performance in the No. 2 spot, where she posted 11 wins—four against conference opponents—and eight sweeps throughout her junior season. Ahmad also teamed up with freshman Riley Trinkle to secure All-CAA Third Team Doubles recognition after tallying 12 wins in their position and six against CAA competition.

Jaiden McKee was named to the All-CAA Third Team Singles as well, competing primarily at No. 4 singles and earning nine wins overall, including four within conference play and seven sweeps on the year. McKee added ten doubles victories this season.

The College of Charleston women’s tennis team is set to compete as the No. 7 seed at the fourth annual UTR Sports NIT Championship beginning Tuesday, May 5 in Rome, Georgia. The Cougars will face No. 2 North Texas at Rome Tennis Center with first serve scheduled for that afternoon.



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