BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-For the third season in a row, Lee University tennis player Ashleigh Simes has been named to a Gulf South Conference All Conference team. She was named to the second team ALL-GSC in 2022 and the first team All-GSC in 2023. This season, she repeats as a First Team All-GSC.

-Simes has had a phenomenal season for the Lady Flames in the number one spots in both singles and doubles. In singles, the junior from Australia has tallied a team leading 12-1 overall record and 8-1 in GSC play. In those 12 wins, Simes has dropped only one set, which include a straight sets win over #11 Estefania Garcia (AUM). In the latest ITA poll, she is currently ranked #53. In doubles, Simes and her partner Maria Duarte have compiled a 12-2 overall record and are 7-2 in GSC play. They are currently ranked #39 nationally, with wins over two ranked pairs (AUM & Mississippi College).

Coach Patric Hynes says of Simes, ""All these guys have had great seasons. These awards are a nice reflection of the hard work and commitment they have shown to their coaches and teammates. While we never place individual accolades above team success, we are still extremely proud of all of them."