Troy University Athletics
Guirguis, Avdeeva Land All-Sun Belt Selections
4/29/2026 1:00:00 PM | Tennis (W)
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Sun Belt announced its women's tennis postseason awards on Wednesday, with two Trojans earning all-conference recognition.
Maria Guirguis was named to the Singles First Team after leading Troy with a 14-3 record on Court 1 this season. The Alexandria, Egypt native opened the spring with 14 consecutive victories and went 5-3 against Sun Belt opponents.
"It was an amazing year for Maria," head coach Rawia Elsisi said. "She competed at the No. 1 position all year and showed tremendous toughness in every match she played."
Guirguis showed consistent dominance throughout the season, winning 10 matches in straight sets. She also held leads in two additional matches that went unfinished. The senior closed her career with a 54-27 record in dual matches.
Guirguis also earned Doubles Second Team honors alongside fellow senior Valeriia Avdeeva. The Trojans' top pair, the duo finished the spring 11-5 on Court 1 and posted a 5-3 mark in conference play, including wins over South Alabama, Arkansas State and Georgia Southern.
"Maria and Valeriia are the leaders of this team and both showed tremendous improvement throughout their career," Elsisi said. "I cannot be prouder on how they finished senior year on a very well-deserved award."
The tandem of Guirguis and Avdeeva concluded their careers with a 33-20 record when playing together.
2026 Sun Belt Women's Tennis Awards:
Women's Tennis Player of the Year: Savannah Dada-Mascoll, App State
Women's Tennis Newcomer of the Year: Diana Zuba, Coastal Carolina
Women's Tennis Freshman of the Year: Polina Gumeniuk, Marshall
Women's Tennis Player to Watch: Meghna Arun Kumar, Arkansas State
Women's Tennis Coach of the Year: Dominic Manilla, Old Dominion
Women's Tennis Elite Award Winner: Victoria Matasova, Old Dominion
Singles First Team All-Conference
Savannah Dada-Mascoll, App State
Evelyn Warkentin, Georgia Southern
Angelique Berrat, Louisiana
Johanna Strom, Marshall
Kira Matushkina, Old Dominion
Maria Guirguis, Troy
Singles Second Team All-Conference
Brunelle Kouam, Coastal Carolina
Diana Zuba, Coastal Carolina
Daria Munteanu, James Madison
Polina Gumeniuk, Marshall
Ulyana Romanova, Old Dominion
Ireland Simme, Texas State
Doubles First Team All-Conference
Brooklyn Hoffmann / Sophie Williams, James Madison
Kira Matushkina / Victoria Matasova, Old Dominion
Lidiia Rasskouskaia / Ulyana Romanova, Old Dominion
Doubles Second Team All-Conference
Savannah Dada-Mascoll / Ruby Broadbent, App State
Johanna Strom / Alina Mokrynska, Marshall
Maria Guirguis / Valeria Avdeeva, Troy
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