NASHVILLE – After having a successful end to their 2023 spring season which saw them win their first-ever Ohio Valley Championship Tournament match, the Tennessee State women's tennis team has more to celebrate as the league announced that they have earned 2022-23 OVC Team Sportsmanship Award.
 
The award is voted on by the league's head coaches and represents the team that has best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical behavior as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. Included in the areas for evaluation are the conduct of student-athletes, coaches, staff and administrators, and fans.
 
TSU finished the season with a 6-19 (2-3 OVC) record, which marks one of the best seasons in TSU women's tennis. The Tigers finished 4^th in the OVC regular season and won their first-ever match in the OVC Tournament, as they advanced to the Semi-finals.
 
Warona Mdlulwa was named to the All-OVC Second Team, which marked the first-ever All-OVC accolade for the program.