October 5, 2000

FURMAN WOMEN¹S TENNIS COACH NAMED 2000 SCTA COACH OF THE YEAR

GREENVILLE, S.C.-- Furman women¹s tennis coach Debbie Southern has been selected as the 2000 South Carolina Tennis Association¹s Coach of the Year. This is her second time winning the award, as she also received the honor in 1991.

Southern, a six-time Southern Conference Coach of the Year, led her Lady Paladins to a third straight Southern Conference tournament championship last season. To cap off the 2000 campaign, the Furman women¹s tennis team also made its second straight appearance in the NCAA tournament.

This year will be Southern¹s 18th season at the helm of the women¹s tennis program. She currently holds a 213-165 career record, and is the winningest coach in Furman women¹s tennis history.