Wednesday, May 10th, 2006

Lady Lions Finish Sixth At NCCAA National Tournament

The Piedmont College women's tennis wrapped up the 2006 season this afternoon with a sixth-place finish at the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championship in Greer, SC. The Lady Lions finished pool play with a 5-0 loss to Cedarville University before dropping a tight 5-4 decision to Emmanuel College in the fifth-place match.

Additionally, two Lady Lions were honored as 2006 NCAA All-Americans. Lindsey Hughes was voted a 1st team All-American in singles while Mind Pfeiffer teammed up with Hughes to garner 1st team All-American status in doubles.

The NCCAA National Championship appearance is the fifth in the last six years. The Lady Lions finish the 2006 season with a 11-10 overall record.