By: Matthew Pitarresi, Athletics Communications Associate
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Three Plattsburgh State women's tennis selections earned First Team All-State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) honors, as senior captains Jacklin Mitchell and Ava Carey were recognized in singles, while the duo earned First Team honors in doubles, as announced by the conference office.
Mitchell earned First Team All-SUNYAC recognition at No. 1 singles for the second consecutive season after leading the Cardinals in the top singles position throughout the year. The senior captain posted a 9-4 overall record, including a 3-2 mark in conference play, continuing to establish herself as one of the conference's top competitors.
Carey also earned First Team All-SUNYAC honors after a standout season at No. 2 singles. The senior captain finished with a 10-2 overall record and a 4-1 record against conference opponents. After earning Second Team All-SUNYAC recognition last season, Carey moved up to the First Team following an impressive campaign in the Cardinals' singles lineup.
In doubles, Mitchell and Carey teamed up at the No. 1 position throughout the season, earning First Team All-SUNYAC honors after posting an 8-3 record. The senior duo improved upon their Second Team All-SUNYAC selection from last season, highlighting their continued success and consistency as one of the conference's top doubles pairings.
The Cardinals finished the season with a 9-6 overall record and a 2-3 mark in SUNYAC play, reaching the conference postseason semifinals for the third consecutive year. Mitchell and Carey's performances helped lead Plattsburgh State through another successful campaign while earning recognition among the conference's top student-athletes.