Samford’s Eleni Liakonis named SoCon player of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford’s Eleni Liakonis has been named the Southern Conference women’s tennis player of the week for all matches played from Jan. 27-Feb. 2, the conference announced on Tuesday.  The award is selected by the league office.
 
Liakonis led Samford to a 5-2 win over Alabama State. The native of Knoxville, Tennessee, won at the No. 3 spot in singles, 6-1, 6-2. The sophomore teamed up with Hailey Troup for a 6-4 win in doubles at the No. 2 flight, giving the pair their first win of the season.

Samford returns to action at Belmont on Feb. 6.

Also nominated: Bianca Ceroni (Furman) and Jordan Fenton (Chattanooga)

2026 SoCon Women’s Tennis Players of the Week
Jan. 20             Lillie Murphy, Fr., Furman

Jan. 27             Elle Warren, Fr., Furman

Feb. 3               Eleni Liakonis, So., Samford