UNF Women's Tennis Clinches ASUN Title

Clutch three-set victories propel team to conference championship

Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:11am

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The University of North Florida women's tennis team defeated Florida Gulf Coast University to clinch the ASUN conference title. The victory came after a series of hard-fought three-set matches that showcased the team's resilience and talent.

Why it matters

This championship marks a significant achievement for the UNF women's tennis program, which has been working to build a strong presence in the ASUN conference. The team's success will raise the profile of the university's athletics department and inspire young players in the Jacksonville community.

The details

The UNF women's tennis team secured the ASUN title with a series of clutch three-set victories over their rivals from Florida Gulf Coast University. The matches were closely contested, with several players having to dig deep to pull out wins for their team.

  • The championship match took place on April 20, 2026.

The players

MaliVai Washington

The founder of the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, which provides after-school and summer camp programs for youth in Jacksonville's 32209 ZIP code.

University of North Florida Women's Tennis Team

The UNF women's tennis team, which won the ASUN conference title after a series of hard-fought three-set matches.

Florida Gulf Coast University

The rival team that UNF defeated to clinch the ASUN championship.

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What they’re saying

“This championship is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. We fought hard every step of the way and I'm so proud of what we've accomplished.”

— UNF Women's Tennis Player

What’s next

The UNF women's tennis team will now prepare to represent the ASUN conference in the NCAA tournament, where they will look to make a deep run and compete for a national championship.

The takeaway

The UNF women's tennis team's ASUN conference title victory is a significant achievement that will inspire young players in the Jacksonville community and raise the profile of the university's athletics department.