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Emerson Banning
Emerson Banning
  • Height:
    5-6
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Hometown:
    Queensland, Australia
  • Major:
    Psychology
  • Previous School:
    Cardinal Stritch University
  • Singles Wins
    4
  • Singles Losses
    4
  • Singles Ties
    2
  • Doubles Wins
    5
  • Doubles Losses
    4
  • Doubles Ties
    1
Bio

2023-24: Amassed an impressive 25-9 record this season playing primarily at first doubles and fourth singles. Was 12-5 in doubles and 13-4 in singles. Earned Third Team All-SAC honors in doubles with partner Jade Bellegy.

Previous to Coker: Emerson Banning, a talented women's tennis player, has made the decision to transfer from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee to Coker University. Standing at 5'6, Banning brings her impressive skills and accolades to her new team. During the 2022-2023 season, Banning achieved a notable ranking of 45 in the NAIA for women's tennis. This accomplishment showcases her dedication and talent on the court. Additionally, she has also achieved an Australian ranking within the top 150 women's tennis players, further highlighting her skill and potential. Originally from Buderim, Queensland, Australia, Banning brings an international perspective and experience to her new team at Coker University. Her previous school, Cardinal Stritch University, has provided her with a solid foundation and experience in collegiate tennis. With her transfer to Coker University, Banning will undoubtedly contribute to the team's success and continue to excel in her tennis career. Her impressive rankings and achievements make her a valuable addition to the women's tennis program at Coker University.

Recent games
Date Opponent Result
Mar 14 at Virginia-Wise W, 4-1
Mar 15 at Tusculum W, 4-1
Mar 18 #48 Augusta L, 4-3
Mar 21 at Emory & Henry W, 4-0
Mar 22 at Carson-Newman L, 4-2
Mar 25 Lenoir-Rhyne W, 4-3
Season Statistics
  Overall Conference
Singles Wins 4 2
Singles Losses 4 2
Singles Ties 2 2
Singles Sets Wins 15 11
Singles Sets Losses 11 7
Singles Games Wins 216 178
Singles Games Losses 105 66
Doubles Wins 5 3
Doubles Losses 4 2
Doubles Ties 1 1
Doubles Sets Wins 5 3
Doubles Sets Losses 6 3
Doubles Games Wins 53 28
Doubles Games Losses 53 25
Date Opponent Score SinglesW SinglesL SinglesT DoublesW DoublesL DoublesT SinglesSetsW SinglesSetsL SinglesGamesW SinglesGamesL DoublesSetsW DoublesSetsL DoublesGamesW DoublesGamesL
Sep 8 at Cayce Invitational   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 28 at ITA Southeast Regional   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 29 at ITA Southeast Regional   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 30 at ITA Southeast Regional   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 5 Coker Invitational   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 6 Coker Invitational   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 10 at Belmont Abbey Invitational   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Oct 11 at Belmont Abbey Invitational   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 1 Lander W, 4-3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 6 13 0 2 8 14
Feb 8 at North Greenville W, 6-1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 13 6 1 0 6 3
Feb 15 at Francis Marion L, 4-3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 7 13 0 1 4 6
Feb 21 at USC Sumter W, 9-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 22 at Johnson C. Smith W, 7-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 26 at Anderson (S.C.) W, 4-2 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 20 10 1 0 6 2
Mar 1 at Mount Olive W, 5-2 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 12 7 1 0 7 5
Mar 6 #39 Wingate L, 4-1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 13 20 0 1 4 6
Mar 8 Lincoln Memorial W, 4-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 11 Limestone W, 4-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 14 at Virginia-Wise W, 4-1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 16 8 0 1 5 6
Mar 15 at Tusculum W, 4-1 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 1 107 8 0 1 1 6
Mar 18 #48 Augusta L, 4-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 21 at Emory & Henry W, 4-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 11 6 1 0 6 4
Mar 22 at Carson-Newman L, 4-2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 11 14 1 0 6 1
Mar 25 Lenoir-Rhyne W, 4-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 2 at #11 Catawba   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 5 Mars Hill   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 8 #43 Newberry   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 14 at Col. of Charleston   - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
  gp SinglesW SinglesL SinglesT DoublesW DoublesL DoublesT SinglesSetsW SinglesSetsL SinglesGamesW SinglesGamesL DoublesSetsW DoublesSetsL DoublesGamesW DoublesGamesL
2024-25 10 4 4 2 5 4 1 15 11 216 105 5 6 53 53
Total 10 4 4 2 5 4 1 15 11 216 105 5 6 53 53
  gp SinglesW SinglesL SinglesT DoublesW DoublesL DoublesT SinglesSetsW SinglesSetsL SinglesGamesW SinglesGamesL DoublesSetsW DoublesSetsL DoublesGamesW DoublesGamesL
Event                              
Total 10 4 4 2 5 4 1 15 11 216 105 5 6 53 53
Conference 6 2 2 2 3 2 1 11 7 178 66 3 3 28 25
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location                              
Home 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 5 19 33 0 3 12 20
Away 8 4 2 2 5 2 1 15 6 197 72 5 3 41 33
Neutral - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Month                              
February 4 2 2 0 2 2 0 5 4 46 42 2 3 24 25
March 6 2 2 2 3 2 1 10 7 170 63 3 3 29 28
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WOMEN'S TENNIS RANKED 43RD IN LATEST ITA DII POLL

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN PROGRAM HISTORY THAT COKER WOMEN'S TENNIS HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE COVETED POLL

March 5, 2025

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BANNING EARNS SAC WOMEN'S TENNIS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

A 4-0 WEEK BY BANNING EARNES COKER TENNIS THEIR FIRST PLAYER OF THE WEEK IN 2025

March 3, 2025

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COBRAS OPEN UP CONFERENCE SLATE WITH WIN OVER TROJANS

COBRAS CAPTURED A 4-2 ROAD WIN OVER

February 26, 2025

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DOMINANT SHOWING IN EVERY ASPECT FOR COBRAS, SWEEPING USC SUMTER

THE COBRAS DEFEATED THE FIRE ANTS 9-0 WITHOUT DROPPING A SET

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AFTER SUFFERING A 3-4 DEFEAT LAST SEASON, COKER LOOKS TO EXACT REVENGE

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