Charlotte, NC (March 31, 2026) – CIAA Tennis competition continued across the conference as teams competed in conference matchups. One student athlete earned recognition for her performance during the week of March 22 through March 28.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Sirisha Dheer, Bluefield State University
Freshman Sirisha Dheer led Bluefield State in a doubleheader matchup against Bowie State, delivering dominant performances in both singles and doubles play. Dheer secured a 6-0 doubles victory and followed with a 6-0, 6-0 win in singles, contributing to a strong showing for the Big Blue.
CIAA Tennis competition continues as teams move further into conference play.
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Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first, and longest running, African American athletic conference in the United States and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150000 fans from around the country. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management for both 2018 and 2019.
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