Wake Forest Athletics
Evie Oxford Named ACC Women’s Tennis Freshman of the Week
2/17/2026 2:15:00 PM | Women's Tennis
She is the first Demon Deacon to earn the honor since 2023-24
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest's Evie Oxford has received the ACC's Freshman of the Week award for her performances against Memphis and Liberty. Oxford was a perfect 4-0 in singles and doubles on the week. She leads the Demon Deacons in singles wins, doubles wins and winning percentage in her rookie season. She is the first Deac to win the award since Krystal Blanch in 2023-24.
Oxford's Weekend Performances
Singles: 6-1 (.857)
Doubles: 4-3 (.571)
Overall: 10-4 (.714)
Oxford leads the team in total wins and is tied with Junior Sankavi Gownder for most singles wins. The freshman from Dallas, Texas, was the No. 8 nationally ranked recruit last year and is the only freshman on Wake Forest's 2025-26 roster. She has helped the Deacs to a 5-3 start and a perfect home record so far.
From Coach Wyshner
"I'm excited to see Evie recognized as freshman of the week. She's been an outstanding addition from day one, and she is getting more and more comfortable in both singles and doubles in dual matches."
Oxford's Weekend Performances
- Win vs. Memphis, 6-1 (Feb. 12)
- Singles – def. Emma Dvorackova (6-3, 4-6, 6-2)
- Doubles (with Sankavi Gownder) – def. Natalia Koppova/Rebecca Frant (6-3)
- Win vs. Liberty, 5-2 (Feb. 14)
- Singles – def. Candy Wai (7-6 (7-2), 6-0)
- Doubles (with Sankavi Gownder) – def. Daniella O'Neill/Milana Tsulygina (6-0)
Singles: 6-1 (.857)
Doubles: 4-3 (.571)
Overall: 10-4 (.714)
Oxford leads the team in total wins and is tied with Junior Sankavi Gownder for most singles wins. The freshman from Dallas, Texas, was the No. 8 nationally ranked recruit last year and is the only freshman on Wake Forest's 2025-26 roster. She has helped the Deacs to a 5-3 start and a perfect home record so far.
From Coach Wyshner
"I'm excited to see Evie recognized as freshman of the week. She's been an outstanding addition from day one, and she is getting more and more comfortable in both singles and doubles in dual matches."
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