Berrat Earns SBC Weekly Honor After Dominant Performances

Louisiana's top singles player Angelique Berrat named Sun Belt Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:06pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a women's tennis match, with sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of navy, green, and orange, conveying the intensity and energy of the sport.Berrat's dramatic comeback victory on Senior Day highlighted her standout senior season and the Ragin' Cajuns' strong team performance.Lafayette Today

Louisiana's Angelique Berrat, the Ragin' Cajuns' top singles player, earned Sun Belt Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week honors after a pair of dominant performances, including a dramatic, match-clinching victory on Senior Day that secured a 4-0 sweep of conference foe Troy.

Why it matters

Berrat's standout senior season has been a key factor in Louisiana's strong team performance, as the Ragin' Cajuns look to make a deep run in the upcoming Sun Belt Conference Women's Tennis Championship.

The details

Berrat posted a 2-0 record on Court 1, improving to 13-1 in the top singles position while stretching her personal win streak to 11 consecutive matches. Her week was punctuated by a comeback victory over Troy's Maria Guirguis, rallying from a set down to win 1-6, 6-1, 6-2 and clinch the match for Louisiana. Earlier in the week, Berrat also earned a straight-sets win over McNeese's Salome Fluri, the Southland Conference regular season champions' No. 1 player.

  • On April 15, 2026, Angelique Berrat was named Sun Belt Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week.
  • Berrat's match-clinching victory over Troy occurred on Senior Day.

The players

Angelique Berrat

A senior on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's tennis team, Berrat is the team's top singles player and has been a standout performer throughout her collegiate career.

Maria Guirguis

A player for the Troy Trojans women's tennis team, Guirguis entered her match against Berrat with a perfect 14-0 record on the season in the top singles position.

Salome Fluri

The No. 1 singles player for the McNeese Cowboys women's tennis team, which won the Southland Conference regular season championship.

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What they’re saying

“Berrat delivered a statement week at the top of the lineup, earning Sun Belt Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week honors after a pair of dominant performances that continued her standout senior-season success.”

— Ragin' Cajuns Athletics

What’s next

Berrat and the Ragin' Cajuns (13-5) now turn their attention to the upcoming Sun Belt Conference Women's Tennis Championship, set for April 22-26 at the Rome Tennis Center in Rome, Georgia. Louisiana's seed, first-round opponent and match date will be announced on Monday, April 20.

The takeaway

Angelique Berrat's dominant performances and leadership at the top of the lineup have been instrumental in Louisiana's successful season, and the Ragin' Cajuns will look to Berrat to continue her strong play as they aim for a deep run in the upcoming Sun Belt Conference Women's Tennis Championship.