Eighty-two NCAA Division I female players from 11 area universities enjoyed abundant sunshine and perfect tennis weather September 13-15 at JTCC in the eighth Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Bedford Cup.
“It was an incredible field this year,” commented JTCC President Vesa Ponkka. “Looking across the courts to see more than 80 women representing the highest level of intercollegiate tennis was inspirational for the young girls who play at JTCC year-round.”
The field increased in 2024 from 56 players representing eight universities in 2023.
Players from Coppin State University, George Mason University, West Virginia University, George Washington University, Howard University, Loyola University Maryland, University of Maryland, Morgan State University, Delaware State University, Towson University and Mount St. Mary’s University competed in singles and doubles matches in draws based on their World Tennis Number (WTN).
Finalists in each flight earned trophies for their outstanding performances. All players, coaches and guests received JTCC bags and towels commemorating the event.
Four JTCC alumnae and two University of Maryland players had the “home court” advantage. Maryland’s Katherine Hung placed third in Flight 1 singles competition, while Howard’s Imani Jean (JTCC ‘23) and Morgan State’s Lauryn Hall (JTCC ‘21) placed fourth in Flight 2 and Flight 5 singles action, respectively.
Howard’s Jordan Grayson (JTCC ‘21), Mount St. Mary’s Amari O’Brien (JTCC ‘24), and Maryland’s Aida Essa competed in singles and doubles matches.
