Artigas & Kaneko Named to CUSA All-Conference Teams
4/28/2026 12:00:00 PM | Women's Tennis
DALLAS, Texas – Jacksonville State's women's tennis team had two athletes tabbed for post season all-conference awards. Irene Artigas was named to the All-CUSA Singles First Team, and Sae Kaneko was chosen for the All-CUSA Singles Second Team and Freshman Team.
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Artigas had a phenomenal senior campaign as she accumulated an impressive 11-1 record in singles action. Artigas helped Jax State to a 49-37 overall singles record, a 30-18 mark in doubles, and a 12-7 record overall. Artigas also added a 12-2 record in doubles play in 2026.
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Artigas's season was highlighted by a 6-1, 6-2 win over South Alabama's Jana Rovira on March 21. Artigas's win helped the Gamecocks down the Jaguars 4-3 who were ranked No. 58 at the time by the ITA. The win over South Alabama was the highest ranked opponent Jax State women's tennis has ever beaten.
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On top of her success on the tennis courts, Artigas was named to the 2026 CUSA Women's Tennis All-Academic Team on April 10. Artigas maintained a 3.92 GPA while working towards her degree in Management.
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Kaneko led the Gamecocks in 2026 with a 13-2 record in singles while playing mostly in the No. 5 and 6 slots to help her make the All-CUSA Second Team. The freshman from Japan also had a team-best 13-4 mark in doubles to compliment her singles production.
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Against No. 58 ranked South Alabama, Kaneko clinched on court six against Kenza Elakili. Kaneko won the opening set 6-2, then dropped the second set 6-4. She was able to clinch the Jax State win with a 6-2 triumph in the third set. Also, in Jax State's regular season finale against Georgia State, Kaneko won 6-3, 6-2 on court five to clinch the 4-0 sweep.
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To follow the Gamecocks on the road this season, follow their Facebook (Jacksonville State Women's Tennis), Instagram (@JaxStateWTEN), and X (@JaxStateWTEN) accounts.Â
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Artigas had a phenomenal senior campaign as she accumulated an impressive 11-1 record in singles action. Artigas helped Jax State to a 49-37 overall singles record, a 30-18 mark in doubles, and a 12-7 record overall. Artigas also added a 12-2 record in doubles play in 2026.
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Artigas's season was highlighted by a 6-1, 6-2 win over South Alabama's Jana Rovira on March 21. Artigas's win helped the Gamecocks down the Jaguars 4-3 who were ranked No. 58 at the time by the ITA. The win over South Alabama was the highest ranked opponent Jax State women's tennis has ever beaten.
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On top of her success on the tennis courts, Artigas was named to the 2026 CUSA Women's Tennis All-Academic Team on April 10. Artigas maintained a 3.92 GPA while working towards her degree in Management.
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Kaneko led the Gamecocks in 2026 with a 13-2 record in singles while playing mostly in the No. 5 and 6 slots to help her make the All-CUSA Second Team. The freshman from Japan also had a team-best 13-4 mark in doubles to compliment her singles production.
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Against No. 58 ranked South Alabama, Kaneko clinched on court six against Kenza Elakili. Kaneko won the opening set 6-2, then dropped the second set 6-4. She was able to clinch the Jax State win with a 6-2 triumph in the third set. Also, in Jax State's regular season finale against Georgia State, Kaneko won 6-3, 6-2 on court five to clinch the 4-0 sweep.
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To follow the Gamecocks on the road this season, follow their Facebook (Jacksonville State Women's Tennis), Instagram (@JaxStateWTEN), and X (@JaxStateWTEN) accounts.Â
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