GGC Women’s Tennis Players Reach ITA South Regional Quarterfinals
LAWRENCEVILLE,Ga. – Georgia Gwinnett College women’s tennis players Diana Ilie and Cherysh Henry advanced to the quarterfinal round of the 2025 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) South Regional singles tournament with victories Thursday at the GGC Tennis Facility. The strong showing positions the Grizzlies for continued success in the regional competition and highlights the program’s growing strength within the ITA circuit.
the ITA South Regional tournament draws top collegiate players from across the region,providing a crucial early-season test and seeding opportunities for national events. GGC’s advancement to the quarterfinals demonstrates the team’s potential for a strong finish in the fall season and builds momentum heading into the spring.
ilie, the no. 2 seed, defeated SCAD atlanta’s Adrianna Kluska 6-2, 7-5. She will face No. 6 seed olivia Alcala in Friday’s quarterfinal round. Henry also secured straight-set victories, first dominating an opponent from Montreat College (North Carolina) with a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline, and then upsetting No. 5 seed Anastasija Stojanovic of SCAD atlanta 6-2, 7-5. Henry’s next opponent will be No. 4-seed Manuella Peguy eloundou Nga of SCAD Atlanta.
Sophomore marylove Edwards, the No. 3 seed, fought hard but ultimately fell in a three-set match against Tennessee Wesleyan University’s Ivet Prat. Edwards won the first set 6-3,but Prat battled back to take the second 7-5 and ultimately the deciding tiebreaker 10-6.
The Ilie-Edwards doubles team, seeded No.2,will begin their tournament play Friday against a pairing from montreat.
“This was a solid start to the tournament,” said Head Coach Hannah Keeling. “it was a tough match for MaryLove. Diana and Cherysh were very strong and have been putting in a lot of work during practice. This is their first fall season with us. They no the expectations of being a Grizzly and I’m looking forward to seeing how they compete tomorrow.”
Play continues Friday, September 19, at the GGC Tennis Facility, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
