SEWARD, Neb. – In representing the Concordia University Women’s Tennis program, freshman Mariana Molano reeled in No. 1 singles all-conference recognition, as announced by the GPAC on Tuesday (May 9). Three Bulldogs joined her with Honorable Mention All-GPAC distinction in singles and/or doubles: Tessa Blough, Tara Ferrel and Alana Lopez Pagan. The sophomore Blough has picked up all-conference honors for the second year in a row.
2023 All-GPAC
· Tessa Blough (Cody, Wyo.): Honorable Mention Singles / Doubles
o 2023 GPAC records: 3-4 singles | 3-3 doubles
· Tara Ferrel (Lincoln, Neb.): Honorable Mention Singles
o 2023 GPAC records: 3-3 singles | 4-3 doubles
· Alana Lopez Pagan (Forney, Texas): Honorable Mention Doubles
o 2023 GPAC records: 3-3 singles | 3-3 doubles
· Mariana Molano (Bogotá, Colombia): No. 1 Singles
o 2023 GPAC records: 3-1 singles | 3-1 doubles
The Bogotá, Colombia, native Molano burst onto the scene as a freshman in 2022-23 while appearing in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association regional rankings. Molano went 13-5 (3-1 GPAC) in singles this season while playing every match at the No. 1 spot. Meanwhile, Blough was the lone Bulldog to earn recognition for both singles and doubles. Blough teamed up with Lopez Pagan for a 3-3 doubles record versus GPAC opponents. Lincoln North Start High School product Tara Ferrel was rewarded for her work in singles play. The lone senior on the roster, Ferrel collected two All-GPAC awards in her collegiate career.
Head Coach Cam Long’s squad finished the season at 13-9 overall (4-3 GPAC). The season concluded with an appearance in the GPAC tournament semifinals.