BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Mississippi College’s Emily Buchanan (player) and West Florida’s Kylie Kochis (freshman) were recognized with Gulf South Conference Women's Tennis Weekly Awards Presented by Athletic Solutions, following their performances between Feb. 16-22.
GSC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Emily Buchanan, Jr., Mississippi College
- Helped the Lady Choctaws go 3-0 with wins over Lubbock Christian, Spring Hill and UT Permian Basin.
- Went 3-0 in singles, earning all straight-set wins at No. 1.
- Defeated SHC’s Claire Bosman (6-1, 6-1).
- Defeated UTPB’s Dinethya Dharmaratne (6-2, 6-0).
- Defeated LCU (6-4, 6-4).
- Went 2-1 in doubles at No. 1 alongside Ann Cabot Stockett.
- Defeated SHC’s Claire Bosman and Romina Kroemer (6-0).
- Defeated UTPB’s Fanny Bergstrom and Sophia Rashid (6-1).
Other nominees: Allison Blanco, AUM; Andrea Pascual Blanca, Lee; Anna Nevada Henriksen, Montevallo; Jenaila Prulla, West Alabama; Sandra Recuenco, West Florida
GSC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Kylie Kochis, Fr., West Florida
- Tallied two singles wins and one doubles win as West Florida went 2-1 at the ITA Women's National Team Indoor Championships.
- Went 2-1 in singles from court three.
- Defeated North Georgia’s Emily Bush (6-2, 7-6, 7-3).
- Defeated Nova Southeastern’s Priscila Janikian (7-6 (8-6), 6-4).
- Teamed up with Valerie Gomez for a doubles win while playing court three.
- Defeated Nova Southeastern’s Priscila Janikian and Amina Sagadiyava (6-2).
Other nominees: Mercedes Garcia Cid, AUM
2026 GSC Women’s Tennis Weekly Awards
Feb. 11: Charleigh Fay, Valdosta State (Player) / Nagisa Yonezawa, AUM (Freshman)
Feb. 18: Shaira Rivera, West Alabama (Player) / Amelia Ciesielczyk, Delta State (Freshman)
Feb. 25: Emily Buchanan, Mississippi College (Player) / Kylie Kochis, West Florida (Freshman)