Bonnie Baird
5-5; Freshman
Raleigh, N.C.; Broughton

A fast athlete who covers the court well...Her gamestyle is centered around her ability to cover the court and her consistent baseline game.
High School/Junior Tennis:
Led Broughton High School to 4 straight state championships and was MVP her freshman year... Was a singles state finalist her freshman and sophomore years... Won the doubles state championship her senior year... Played in the doubles state championship her junior year... Achieved a No. 2 ranking in the state of North Carolina... Finished top 8 at Southerns in 2001... Was an ITA semifinalist in 2002.
Personal: Bonnie Leigh Baird was born on May 3, 1985 and resides in Raleigh, NC... Daughter of Nancy and Frank Baird... Intends to Major in Business.

 

Caroline Bentley
5-7; Junior
Huntsville, Ala.; Huntsville

A crafty player who can attack with a lot of variety... Has improved her backhand drive, especially down the line... Does a good job of keeping opponents off balance.
2002-03:
Recorded a 10-3 singles record, with a 5-0 mark in conference play...Registered a 9-10 overall doubles record with a 6-0 conference record at No. 2 with partner Shannon Moore...Had big victories against Florida State and Auburn...Named to the All-Conference Doubles Second Team.
2001-02:
Hit her way to a 19-4 overall singles record, including a 14-3 mark at the No. 6 slot...Had key victories against players from Georgia Tech, Clemson, Boston College, and LSU...Earned a spot on the All-Conference Singles Second Team... All-Conference doubles player with partner Mary Kovarik... Registered a 20-3 mark with Kovarik at the No. 2 slot.
High School/Junior Tennis: Reached the finals of the 2000 Mayor's Cup, where she beat the No. 5 and No. 11 ranked players in the South... Won Alabama's state 16's championship in 1999... Placed in the top 50 at the National Claycourts... Played No. 1 on the Junior Federation Cup for Alabama, where she won three of four singles matches... Placed third at the Southern Indoors in Louisville in the 18's... Placed seventh at National Claycourts for doubles in 1997.
Personal: Caroline Elizabeth Bentley was born on May 16, 1983 and hails from Huntsville, Alabama... Daughter of Bryan and Alice Bentley... Intends to major in Communication Studies.



Lisa Bornt-Davis
5-3; Freshman
York, Penn.; York Catholic

Two-handed off both sides and uses lots of spin...Likes to move forward in the court...Has good angles and is a solid volleyer.
High School/Junior Tennis:
In 2001 was named YAIAA Co-Player of the Year... Awarded the MSTA Sportsmanship award in 1999... York Catholic High School saluditorian.
Personal: Elizabeth Anne Bornt-Davis was born May 29, 1985, in York Pennsylvania... Daughter of Marsha Bornt and John Davis... Father played tennis at Penn State University... Has not yet declared a major.

 

Shellie Cochran
5-9; Senior
Dublin, Ga.; Dublin

Has improved in all aspects of her game...Uses groundstrokes as a weapon...Possesses a strong first serve and overhead.
2002-03: Garnered a 13-11 singles mark, going 8-1 in conference play...A member of the ITA academic honor roll...Named to the All-Conference second team in singles.
2001-02:
Recorded a 6-1 singles mark, including a 5-1 record at No. 6...Beat players from Winthrop, Charlotte, UC Santa Barbara, Georgia Southern, and Western Carolina...Registered a 1-0 doubles record with partner Mary Neill Hagood... A member of the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
2000-01: Registered an 11-3 overall singles mark, going 10-2 at the No. 6 singles slot... Won each of her matches in straight sets, recording six 6-0, 6-0 victories... Garnered a 6-1 overall conference record... Teamed with Krista Thomson to record an 8-7 doubles record... Overall, posted an 11-8 doubles mark... A member of the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
High School/Junior Tennis: Helped Dublin High to the State semifinals three years in a row... Named Middle Georgia Tennis Player of the Year on three occasions... As a senior was Laurens County Female Student Athlete of the Year... Dublin High valedictorian.
Personal: Shellie Lee Cochran was born May 17, 1982, in Columbus, Ga... Daughter of Guy and Tina Cochran... Mother was first woman to earn a full scholarship at the University of Georgia, where she played tennis and basketball... Majoring in Spanish... A member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.


Jacqueline Eckert
5-6; Freshman
Atlanta, Ga.; Westminster
A good athlete with an agressive game...She hits a big forehand and likes to move forward on the court.
High School/Junior Tennis:
Helped lead Wesminster to two state championships during high school... Recieved the Spirit Award her senior year... Named Most Valuable Player during her Sophomore year... Awarded UTA Sportsmanship Award in 2003... Was State Doubles winner in 2002... National Open 16s Finalist in 2001.
Personal: Jaqueline Lee Eckert was born on September 30, 1984 and resides in Atlanta, Ga....Daughter of Joe and Lee Eckert... Lead Augusta Prep Varsity Soccer team in scoring her freshman year... Has not yet declared a major.

 

Mary Neill Hagood
5-8; Junior
Charleston, S.C.; Porter-Gaud

An intense competitor who rarely beats herself... Possesses solid groundstokes.
2002-03: All-Conference First Team in singles and All-Conference Second Team in doubles...Registered a 14-5 record at No. 3 doubles with partner Krista Thomson going 8-0 in conference play...Garnered a 12-11 overall singles mark at No. 2 singles with a 8-1 conference mark...A member of the ITA academic honor roll.
2001-02:
All-Conference Second Team for both singles and doubles... Registered a 19-5 overall singles mark, including a 17-3 record at No. 4 singles...Had key wins against players from N.C. State, Clemson, New Mexico, South Florida, and LSU...Recorded a 14-3 mark with partner Gene Holman at No. 3 doubles... A member of the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
High School/Junior Tennis: Winner of the South Carolina Most Improved Tennis Player award in 1996... Won Belton Southern Qualifier in 1996... Has been ranked as high as No. 18 in the Southern Section and No. 108 nationally... Led Porter-Gaud to two state championships and won three singles high school state championships.
Personal: Mary Neill Hagood was born on January 16, 1983 and resides in Charleston, S.C.... Daughter of Jimmy Hagood and Jane Copeland... Majoring in Psychology... A member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

 

Mary Kovarik
5-3; Junior
Oakton, Va.; James Madison

An attacking player who uses aggressive groundstrokes to dictate points... Currently working on coming to the net more during a match.
2002-03: Recorded a 16-9 overall singles record at No. 1 and 14-9 overall doubles record, earning the Southern Conference Player of the Year Award...A member of the All-Conference First Team for singles and doubles...In conference play garnered a 9-0 singles mark and 8-1 doubles mark at No. 1 doubles with partner Natalie The...Had big wins against South Carolina, Denver, N.C. State, and Davidson.
2001-02:
Named the Southern Conference Freshman of the Year for her performance at the No. 2 singles slot... A member of the All-Conference First Team for singles and doubles... Garnered a 16-7 overall singles record and an 8-1 conference mark...Had key victories against players from N.C. State, New Mexico, Boston College, LSU, and South Florida...Registered a 20-3 mark at No. 2 doubles with partner Caroline Bentley... Partnered with Bentley to secure important victories against teams from Clemson, New Mexico, Boston College, Georgia Tech, and LSU... Kovarik and Bentley registered an undefeated record in conference competition.
High School/Junior Tennis: Has been ranked as high as No. 2 in the Mid Atlantic Section for the 16's and No. 1 for the Mid Atlantic Section for the 18's... Achieved a USTA national ranking of No. 52... Registered victories over girls ranked in the top 50 in the country... Won the Mid Atlantic 18's championship.
Personal: Mary Catherine Kovarik was born on February 4, 1983 and hails from Oakton, Virginia... Daughter of Robert and Celia Kovarik... Has not yet declared a major... A member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Shannon Moore
5-4; Sophomore

Lewisville, N.C.; Forsyth Country Day

A player who can catch her opponents off guard with a variety of shots... Working on improving her volleys... Makes effective use of her slice.
2002-03: Earned All-Conference Second Team honors in both singles and doubles...Registered a 14-6 overall singles record with a 9-0 mark in conference play...Had big wins over South Carolina and Clemson...In doubles garnered a 10-3 overall record going 6-0 in conference at No. 2 with partner Caroline Bentley.
High School/Junior Tennis:
Achieved a No. 2 state ranking in North Carolina during her time at Forsyth Country Day School... Won three state singles championships and two state doubles titles during high school... A three-time most valuable player and three-time Conference Player of the Year... Named to the All-Conference team three consecutive years for singles and doubles... Vice President of the Hospice Club and an active member of the Children's Cancer Support Club and Girl's Service Club.
Personal: Shannon Elizabeth Moore was born on June 24, 1983 in Winston-Salem, N.C... Daughter of Glenn and Cecelia Moore... sister, Meredith, was a four-year womenıs tennis standout from 1998-2001... Has not yet declared a major. A member of the Chi Omega sorority.

 

Marti Morris
5-8; Sophomore
Memphis, Tenn.; St. Agnes

A strong, aggressive baseline player who likes to go to the net... Currently working on consistency and setting up the point.
2002-03: Tallied a 1-3 singles record at No. 6 singles...Recorded a 3-5 overall doubles record with wins over East Tennessee State, Western Carolina and Georgia State.
High School/Junior Tennis:
A two-time individual state champion and four-time individual region champion during her tenure at St. Agnes Academy in Memphis, Tenn... Led St. Agnes to four regional championships and three state semifinal appearances... Achieved a No. 1 ranking during high school... A student ambassador and member of Mu Alpha Theta, SADD, National Honor Society, French Club, and French Honor Society... Voted Senior Class Vice President and one of the top 20 women in Memphis... A representative on the Miss St. Agnes Court.
Personal: Marti Marie Morris was born on April 4, 1984 in Memphis, Tenn.... Daughter of Dr. Dwight and Cathy Morris... Sister, Brannon, was a Furman women's tennis standout from 1995-98... Has not yet declared a major. A member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Lauren Welch
5-8; Senior
Atlanta, Ga.; Marist

An extremely quick athlete who is working on consistency at the baseline... Well-conditioned, scrappy player.
2002-03: Recorded a 6-5 record at No. 6 singles going 4-0 in conference play...Recorded a 3-3 overall record in doubles with wins over Appalachian State, Air Force, and Colorado State.
2001-02:
Did not play.
2000-01: Tallied a 3-2 record at the No. 6 singles position... Notched wins against players from Winthrop, Presbyterian, and Wofford... Registered a 3-3 overall doubles mark, including wins against teams from Charlotte, Presbyterian, and Western Carolina.
High School/Junior Tennis: Helped Marist High to four state titles as a prepster... Played No. 2 singles as a senior and won the Lisa Waring Coach's Award... Also named team captain and recipient of the Scholar Athlete Award... Played one year of junior varsity basketball... Active in the Breakfast Club, Habitat for Humanity, FCA, the German Honor Society, and the National Honor Society... A Peer Lead and Peer Support Facilitator... Recipient of the chemistry award.
Personal: Lauren Brookshire Welch was born January 26, 1982 in Atlanta, Ga.... Daughter of Marcia and Bruce Welch... Sister, Allison, played volleyball and softball at Furman from 1990-93, while sister Christy was a swimmer at Villanova from 1998-99... Majoring in Psychology... A member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.