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5/27/2009 - W. Tennis

Gioia Honored as SoCon Female Athlete of the Year

Furman women's tennis standout Laura Gioia was named the 2009 Southern Conference Female Athlete of the Year, the league office announced on Wednesday at the annual SoCon Honors Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Resort. Gioia is the sixth Lady Paladin, and third Furman women's tennis player, to earn this prestigious honor since the conference began administering the award in 1990.

5/24/2009 - W. Tennis

Furman Graduate Takes Second in Italy Marathon

Recent Furman graduate Lauren Tomory ran her first-ever marathon on Sunday, May 17, finishing second among all women runners with a time of 2:59.27 in the Maratona del Piceno in Porto San Giorgio, Italy. A four-year tennis standout for the Lady Paladins, Tomory joined the Furman cross-country team during her senior year and produced several top five finishes.

5/22/2009 - W. Tennis

Marand Ends Gioia's Run in NCAA Tournament

Furman senior Laura Gioia's run in the 2009 NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championships came to an end on Friday afternoon as North Carolina's Sanaz Marand posted a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Gioia in the round of 16 at Texas A&M's George P. Mitchell Center. Gioia's concluded her final season with a mark of 22-5.

05/21/2009 - W. Tennis

Gioia Honored as SoCon Female Athlete of the Year

Furman Graduate Takes Second in Italy Marathon

Marand Ends Gioia's Run in NCAA Tournament

Gioia Wins in Straight Sets to Advance in NCAA Tournament

Gioia Advances in NCAA Singles Championship

Gioia Set to Begin Play at NCAA Championships

Gioia Named ITA Southeast Region Senior Player of the Year

Gioia Garners SoCon Player of the Month Honors

Furman's Selvy, Dunigan Enshrined In SoCon Hall Of Fame