Schech Makes History with Inclusion in Final Singles Rankings

TEMPE, Ariz. – Charlotte sophomore women's tennis sophomore standout Ruxi Schech became the first player to earn a postseason Oracle/ITA national singles ranking, as she was slotted at No. 119 in the final listings announced this week by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.

RANKINGS IN 2021

Schech, a Frankfurt, Germany, native made her splash during her first full collegiate campaign – after the 2020 season was truncated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She initially made a dent in the national rankings March 24, landing at No. 60 as the highest-ranked player in school history.

As the anchor of the No. 1 singles slot for the 49ers, she continued to play at a high level as Charlotte made its…