Wake Forest Athletics
Friday, September 11
Greenville, S.C.
Wake Forest University
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Debbie Southern Furman Fall Classic
Demon Deacons to Open Fall Slate at 39th Annual Debbie Southern Furman Fall Classic
9/10/2026 2:44:00 PM | Women's Tennis
The Deacs will be making their ninth consecutive appearance at the tournament.
GREENVILLE, S.C. – For the ninth consecutive season, the Wake Forest women's tennis team will open its 2026 fall schedule at the 39th annual Debbie Southern Furman Fall Classic from Sept. 11-13 at the Mickel Tennis Center in Greenville, S.C.
Overall, five Demon Deacons will be competing in the tournament that features nine teams that were ranked in the final 2026 ITA rankings.
Live results for every match will be updated here, while select matches will be streamed live on Track Tennis. Admission is also free for all spectators.
The Field
Alabama
Furman
Georgia Tech
Illinois
Indiana
Maryland
NC State
South Carolina
Wake Forest
Tournament Format
Competition will begin at 9 a.m. each day. Teams will compete in two rounds of doubles then one round of singles on Friday. Play will continue with one round of doubles and two rounds on singles on Saturday then one final round of singles on Sunday.
Competing for the Deacs
Singles
Doubles
Last Year at the Debbie Southern Furman Fall Classic
The Demon Deacons recorded a solid showing last season at the 38th annual Debbie Southern Furman Fall Classic as the Deacs combined for 10 total wins throughout the three-day tournament. Notably, Heidi Bulger advanced to the finals of her flight. Meanwhile, all three doubles teams picked up at least one victory in duo play.
2026-27 Women's Tennis Overview
Entering his 17th year with the Demon Deacons, head coach Jeff Wyshner returns five players from last year's squad. Seniors Sankavi Gownder and Aubrey Nisbet return for their final season at Wake Forest. Notably, Gownder returns after posting a 17-1 record in singles during her junior campaign, including a perfect 6-0 record against ACC opponents.
Juniors Kady Tannenbaum and Heidi Bulger return to Winston-Salem following solid sophomore campaigns last spring. Tannenbaum totaled eight singles wins while also tallying a 13-9 record in doubles in dual play, while Bulger logged five solo wins while appearing in all 26 matches in her first season with the Deacs.
Evie Oxford is the lone returning freshman from last season, having impressed in her debut season. The Dallas native led the team with an 18-2 record in the spring, including going 8-1 in conference action.
Wake Forest also welcomes four new faces to the squad this upcoming season, including North Carolina transfer Claire Hill and freshmen Bella Mariona, Catherine Rennard and Lillian Santos.
Up Next
The Demon Deacons will return to action next week as they compete at the ITA All-American Championships from Sept. 19-27 at the Cary Tennis Park.
Overall, five Demon Deacons will be competing in the tournament that features nine teams that were ranked in the final 2026 ITA rankings.
Live results for every match will be updated here, while select matches will be streamed live on Track Tennis. Admission is also free for all spectators.
The Field
Alabama
Furman
Georgia Tech
Illinois
Indiana
Maryland
NC State
South Carolina
Wake Forest
Tournament Format
Competition will begin at 9 a.m. each day. Teams will compete in two rounds of doubles then one round of singles on Friday. Play will continue with one round of doubles and two rounds on singles on Saturday then one final round of singles on Sunday.
Competing for the Deacs
Singles
- Heidi Bulger
- Aubrey Nisbet
- Catherine Rennard
- Lillian Santos
Doubles
- Heidi Bulger and Catherine Rennard
- Aubrey Nisbet and Lillian Santos
Last Year at the Debbie Southern Furman Fall Classic
The Demon Deacons recorded a solid showing last season at the 38th annual Debbie Southern Furman Fall Classic as the Deacs combined for 10 total wins throughout the three-day tournament. Notably, Heidi Bulger advanced to the finals of her flight. Meanwhile, all three doubles teams picked up at least one victory in duo play.
2026-27 Women's Tennis Overview
Entering his 17th year with the Demon Deacons, head coach Jeff Wyshner returns five players from last year's squad. Seniors Sankavi Gownder and Aubrey Nisbet return for their final season at Wake Forest. Notably, Gownder returns after posting a 17-1 record in singles during her junior campaign, including a perfect 6-0 record against ACC opponents.
Juniors Kady Tannenbaum and Heidi Bulger return to Winston-Salem following solid sophomore campaigns last spring. Tannenbaum totaled eight singles wins while also tallying a 13-9 record in doubles in dual play, while Bulger logged five solo wins while appearing in all 26 matches in her first season with the Deacs.
Evie Oxford is the lone returning freshman from last season, having impressed in her debut season. The Dallas native led the team with an 18-2 record in the spring, including going 8-1 in conference action.
Wake Forest also welcomes four new faces to the squad this upcoming season, including North Carolina transfer Claire Hill and freshmen Bella Mariona, Catherine Rennard and Lillian Santos.
Up Next
The Demon Deacons will return to action next week as they compete at the ITA All-American Championships from Sept. 19-27 at the Cary Tennis Park.
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