TAMPA, Fla.- SCAD Women Tennis' Alessia Piccoliori and Cherry Xiang have been named to the Sun Conference First Team.

Alessia Piccoliori | S. Cristina (BZ), Italy | Senior
Piccoliori was an absolute force for the Bees this season, commanding the court with a versatile game that left opponents scrambling. Whether she was anchoring the lineup in the high-stakes number one slot with a gritty 2-1 record or dominating the number two position with a stellar 5-2 mark, she proved to be a model of consistency. Her clinical precision was even more evident during Sun Conference play, where she locked in a formidable 4-1 record against the league's best.
The dominance didn't stop at singles, however; Piccoliori was a true powerhouse in doubles action. Playing exclusively at the number one spot, she spearheaded a duo that racked up an elite 7-2 overall record. When the pressure of conference play intensified, she rose to the occasion once again, leading her team to a sharp 3-1 mark.

Cherry Xiang | Hangzhou, China | Jr.
Xiang was a true workhorse for the Bees, embracing the ultimate challenge by stepping into the number one singles spot to go head-to-head with the premier talent in the circuit. Thrown into the fire against the opposition's elite, she held her own with a tenacity that set the tone for the rest of the roster. This same competitive spirit carried over into her doubles play, where she demonstrated impressive versatility across the two and three spots. Whether adjusting to different partners or varied styles of play, Xiang notched a strong 4-2 overall record, including a clinical 2-1 mark in Sun Conference action, proving herself to be a reliable point-getter when the pressure was at its peak.

The Bees will kick off the Sun Conference Tournament taking on No. 6 seeded Ave Maria University on Wednesday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m.