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TEMPE, Ariz. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced its year-end national rankings on Wednesday. For the University of West Alabama, Lucas Hammond and Jacob Tapia were recognized in the individual rankings. 

Both Hammond and Tapia finished 35th in the Division II doubles rankings. The duo was the head of the doubles lineup for the Tigers, and they posted a 10-5 overall record. In Gulf South Conference play, they recorded a 6-2 record at the top flight. 

"They are really good at doubles, but there's many ways to play doubles. They complement each other. Their skill set, especially at the net, and personality is what set us up for success this season," said head coach Jeff Beaman. 

Hammond was listed in the singles rankings at 54th. The senior played the top flight this season and posted an 8-11 record. 

For his UWA career, the Las Vegas, Nevada native tallied 28 singles wins and 38 in doubles.

West Alabama finished the 2024 season with an 8-13 overall record and a semifinalist in the GSC Championships.