AMERICUS, Ga. -- The Peach Belt Conference released its 2026 Women's Tennis All-Academic Team on Tuesday afternoon. Sophomores Mabry Bowron and EmmaRae Smith from Georgia Southwestern State University earned the recognition.
Bowron, a psychology major from Cumming, Ga., holds a 3.66 grade point average. She played in all but one of the Lady Hurricanes matches this spring at No. 4 singles and No. 1 doubles with Mariana Sorrilha.
Smith, a psychology major from Thomasville, Ga., completed the year with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. She played No. 6 singles in 12 of 13 matches with one contest at No. 5. Smith joined Natalia Paiva to play No. 3 doubles the entire season.
The all-academic team is a part of the PBC's larger initiative to celebrate the academic achievements of PBC student-athletes.
To be eligible for the team, a student-athlete must 1) participate in at least half of his/her team's events and be either a starter or significant contributor; 2) achieved a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and 3) reached sophomore athletic and academic eligibility. The Peach Belt Conference sports communications professionals oversee the program.
For the entire 2026 PBC Women's Tennis All-Academic Team, click here.
