Burrows Shines as Trojans Overpower Randolph-Macon
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Alexcie Burrows continued her dominant run of form as Virginia State University (VSU) claimed a comprehensive 5-2 victory over Randolph-Macon College.
The Trojans laid the foundation for their success in the doubles competition, sweeping all three matches to secure the opening point in emphatic fashion. Burrows, alongside partner Damita Bollers, was once again the standout performer in the number three spot. The duo produced a clinical, flawless display to dismantle the pairing of Madison Barrick and Layla Gaines 6-0.
That momentum carried directly into the singles ties, where Burrows proved to be a mountain too high for Barrick to climb in their individual rematch.
Competing in the number five position, the Bermudian international showcased her superior range and tactical precision. After taking the first set 6-1 with a series of aggressive baseline winners, Burrows refused to let her opponent back into the contest, closing out the match with a 6-2 victory in the second.
The result marks another significant step forward for the VSU program, which appears to be peaking at the right time in the season. For Burrows, the individual performance further cements her reputation as one of the most efficient players in the lineup, having dropped only three games across both doubles and singles play during the encounter.
With the team finding their rhythm, the Trojans move forward with high expectations as they navigate the business end of the collegiate calendar.
Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Burrows Leads the Charge as Virginia State Sweep Rivals
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Alexcie Burrows produced a masterclass in efficiency as Virginia State University (VSU) delivered a ruthless performance to defeat Virginia Union 4-0 in their latest CIAA encounter.
The Trojans were in imperious form from the opening serves, with Burrows playing a pivotal role in ensuring a clean sheet for the visitors. The tone was set early in the doubles competition, where Burrows partnered with Damita Bollers in the number three spot. The duo showcased clinical chemistry, dismantling the Virginia Union pairing of Marianna Brooks and Andrea Sanjurjo with a flawless 6-0 victory to help secure the all-important doubles point.
Burrows carried that momentum directly into the singles matches, where she proved equally untouchable. Competing in the number five position against Maya Mercer, the Bermudian standout didn't drop a single game. Her precise baseline play and aggressive serving forced a succession of errors from Mercer, resulting in a dominant 6-0, 6-0 straight-sets win.
The victory further solidifies VSU's standing in the conference as they continue their push toward the postseason. For Burrows, the afternoon served as a definitive reminder of her value to the Trojans' lineup, combining tactical awareness with a clinical edge that left the Panthers with no answers on the court.
With the team firing on all cylinders, the focus now shifts to their upcoming road trip, where they will look to maintain this momentum against further CIAA opposition.
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Tulane Celebrates National Breakthrough for Phillips & Nisbet
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Tulane University is celebrating a significant milestone in its tennis program as the standout doubles pairing of Daniel Phillips and Lance Nisbet secured a place among the nation’s elite.
In the latest ITA Division 1 Doubles Rankings released this week, the Green Wave’s top-seeded duo rose to 35th in the standings. The ranking follows a period of remarkable consistency for the pair, who have anchored the number one position throughout a demanding spring schedule.
The ascent comes after the duo had previously hovered around the top 50 mark, with recent performances against highly ranked regional opponents proving to be the catalyst for their jump. Their partnership has become the bedrock of the Tulane lineup, often providing the momentum required in tightly contested dual matches.
For the Bermudian international Daniel Phillips, the national ranking serves as further validation of his transition to the highest level of collegiate competition. Phillips has balanced his doubles success with equally impressive results at the top of the singles order, recently claiming a victory over a top 50 ranked individual during a narrow team defeat to Rice.
The coaching staff at Tulane expressed immense pride in the achievement, noting that having a pair ranked in the top 40 nationally is a testament to the technical growth and mental resilience shown by both Phillips and Nisbet. As the season enters its decisive phase, the duo will be looking to maintain their trajectory as they aim for a high seeding in the upcoming conference and national championships.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Mixed Fortunes for Bermuda as Youth Tennis Stars Conclude
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Bermuda’s rising tennis stars have brought their ITF World Junior Tennis campaign to a close in Santa Tecla, with the girls' squad securing a hard-fought eighth-place finish while the boys ended their tournament in ninth.
The girls’ team provided the standout drama of the final day in a pulsating 2-1 victory over St. Lucia to decide the eighth and ninth positions. The tie began with a marathon three-set thriller as Arianna Parra faced off against Merkisha Justin. Despite a resilient performance that saw Parra battle through a see-saw encounter, she eventually went down 2-4, 4-2, 10-2 to give St. Lucia the early advantage.
The pressure then shifted to Chloe McBrearty, who delivered a clinical performance to keep Bermuda’s hopes alive. McBrearty was in imperious form against Kahenya Mukora, dominating from the baseline to record a comprehensive 4-1, 4-0 straight-sets victory and level the overall score.
The deciding doubles rubber proved to be a test of character for the Bermudian pair. McBrearty and Parra found themselves a set down against Samuella Bertrand and Mukora but demonstrated remarkable tactical discipline to stage a comeback. After taking the second set to love, they maintained their momentum in the decisive tie-break to secure a 2-4, 4-0, 10-5 win and claim eighth place in the final standings.
In the boys’ bracket, the journey ended with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of a clinical Panama side. Trystan Thompson struggled to find his rhythm against Gabriele Parcells, falling in straight sets 4-0, 4-1. The result was mirrored in the second singles match, where Manuel Maldonado was unable to halt the momentum of Matias Marquez, eventually succumbing to a 4-0, 4-1 loss.
Despite the final day disappointment for the boys, the overall performance of both squads in El Salvador marks a significant step forward for the island’s youth development program. Competing against the region’s elite under-14 talent, the Bermudian youngsters have gained invaluable experience on the international stage as they look to transition into the senior ranks.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Memphis March on as Phillips & Tulane Fall
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No. 62 Memphis proved too clinical for Tulane Men’s Tennis, securing a hard-fought 4-1 victory at the Goldring Tennis Center despite a spirited showing from the Green Wave’s top seeds.
The encounter began with a high-stakes battle for the doubles point, where Bermuda’s Daniel Phillips and partner Lance Nisbet looked poised to cause an upset. Competing in the number one slot, the Tulane duo had clawed their way into a 4-3 lead over Moritz Kudernatsch and Maxime Dubouch. However, the match was left unfinished as Memphis secured victories on the remaining courts to snatch the opening point and the early momentum.
The focus then shifted to a heavyweight singles clash at the top of the lineup, as Phillips faced a rematch with Kudernatsch. The opening set was a grueling affair, with both players trading heavy baseline blows before the Memphis standout managed to break late and claim a 7-5 advantage.
Despite Phillips’ efforts to regroup, Kudernatsch maintained his intensity in the second set, finding the lines with increasing frequency to close out a 7-5, 6-2 victory. The defeat at the summit of the order left Tulane with a mountain to climb, and while they managed to get on the board, the depth of the nationally ranked Tigers eventually proved decisive.
For Phillips, the week has been one of significant individual milestones, including his recent Player of the Week honors and a victory over a top-50 opponent. While the team result in New Orleans didn't go their way, the Bermudian international continues to demonstrate that he can go toe-to-toe with the elite of the American collegiate circuit.
