CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Women’s Tennis teams competed in week four of the 2026-27 season.
 
Around the League:
HCAC Women’s Tennis Schedule | HCAC Women’s Tennis Standings
 
Athlete of the Week:
Vanessa Akuaku (Accra, Ghana) Anderson University | Junior - Vanessa Akuaku competed in matches with Taylor, IU-East, and St. Mary's (Ind.), going 2-1 at No. 1 singles and 1-2 at No. 1 doubles. Akuaku won her singles matches against Taylor and IU-East in addition to winning her doubles match against Taylor.

Notable Performances:

• Autumn Korey (Avon Lake, Ohio) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Sophomore - Autumn Korey led Rose-Hulman in singles play during the team's tight loss to IU Southeast, 4-3. Korey earned a win at No. 3 singles with set scores of 5-7, 6-2, 6-0.

2026-27 Athlete of the Week Reports:
Week 1 (Week ending Sept. 13)
Week 2 (Week ending Sept. 20)
Week 3 (Week ending Sept. 27)
Week 4 (Week ending Oct. 4)