Jacksonville, Florida-More history continues to be made at Florida's first private institution of higher learning and first Historically Black College and University as for the first time in the 150+ year history of the institution, Edward Waters University will field its first competitive women's tennis program.
Women's tennis will be the 17
th varsity sport and ninth female varsity sport at Edward Waters. The program is also the sixth new sport added at EWU since 2020, joining Women's Soccer, Men & Women's Indoor Track & Field, Men's Volleyball, and Women's Golf.
The Lady Tigers will also practice and play their home matches on campus at the new Edward Waters Tennis Complex, located behind the EWU Student Center. The new facility is complete with four regulation-sized tennis courts, painted in the familiar colors of the University, purple & orange.
"We are excited to announce the addition of women's tennis to our plethora of athletic offerings at Edward Waters University," remarked Associate Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Ivana Rich. "Adding women's tennis will increase opportunities for young women to continue their athletic careers while competing at the NCAA Division II level. The addition of this program will also strengthen our relationships in the community as we foster partnerships with local and national organizations to advance the game of tennis. The expansion of our offerings in athletics aligns with the vibrant new academic programs being offered at EWU."
The EWU women's tennis will team will compete as members of the SIAC and will begin their inaugural season of competition in the spring of 2024.
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