Alizee Michaud selected to SEC All-Tournament Team

Alizee Michaud selected to SEC All-Tournament TeamAlizee Michaud selected to SEC All-Tournament Team

April 23, 2017

AUBURN, Ala. ÃÆ'Æ'¢ÃƒÆ'¢'¬" Alizee Michaud was named to the Southeastern Conference All-Tournament Team after leading Auburn in its run to the semifinals of the SEC Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. On the weekend, Michaud posted two ranked singles wins and a ranked doubles victory.

"Allie played at a phenomenally high level during the SEC Tournament and we could not be more proud of her," Auburn head coach Lauren Spencer said. "She has positioned herself to be able to compete with the best in the nation and has the ability to make her mark in Auburn program history."

In Auburn's first match against No. 14 Arkansas, Michaud won a three-set thriller in singles, defeating No. 70 Ana Oparenovic, 0-6, 6-2, 7-5. In the semifinals against the top-ranked Gators, Michaud upset No. 16 Josie Kuhlman, 6-3, 6-1.

In the quarterfinals against No. 4 Georgia, No. 18 ranked doubles duo Michaud and Taylor Russo upset No. 4 ranked Caroline Brinson and Ellen Perez, to clinch a crucial doubles point for the Tigers.

On the season, Michaud has compiled a 33-11 record in singles, including 14 wins over ranked opponents. She is also 22-12 in doubles. The junior currently stands at third on Auburn's all-time single season wins list and stands only three wins away from becoming the all-time leader. She also stands three wins away from tying the all-time single season mark for combined wins with 54.

Auburn will find out its fate in the NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament on May 2 at 4:30 p.m. NCAA Regionals will take place May 13-14.

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