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Men's Tennis Places Two on SAA First Team All-Conference; Cempre Named Co-Coaching Staff of the Year

4/22/2026 12:30:00 PM

The Southern Athletic Association has announced its 2025–26 Men's Tennis All-Conference teams, with Rhodes College earning significant recognition following a strong regular season.

Rhodes was named Co-Coaching Staff of the Year, sharing the honor with Sewanee: The University of the South. The Lynx are led by head coach Tyler Cempre, who guided the program to a successful campaign built on depth and consistency across both singles and doubles play.

Co-Coaching Staff of the Year

Rhodes – Head Coach Tyler Cempre

Under Cempre's leadership, the Lynx continued to establish themselves as one of the premier programs in the SAA, delivering key performances throughout the lineup and positioning themselves as a strong contender heading into postseason competition.

First Team All-Conference – Singles

Oliver Bonovich and Christian Mainella earned First Team All-Conference honors after leading the Lynx at the top of the singles lineup.

Both players consistently delivered in high-pressure matches, securing critical points against top conference opponents and anchoring Rhodes' success throughout the season.

All-Sportsmanship Team

Paul Fridman represented Rhodes on the All-Sportsmanship Team, an honor voted on by conference head coaches that recognizes student-athletes who exemplify integrity, respect, and sportsmanship.

Rhodes' multiple First Team selections and coaching recognition highlight the program's continued success and competitive presence within the Southern Athletic Association as the Lynx prepare for postseason play.

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