Owethu Makhanya

Class:
Sophomore
High School:
IMG Academy (Fla.)
Hometown:
Johannesburg, South Africa

2025-26 • Sophomore

Spring
• Tallied a 1-0 record in singles action on the year
• Took down Franklin Pierce (4/2), 6-2, 6-1 at the No. 6 position

Fall
• Finished 2-6 in singles action
• Defeated New Haven, 6-1, 6-2 at the UConn Invitational
• Picked up a 6-3, 6-3, triumph over Niagara at the UConn Invitational
• Accumulated a 2-7 doubles record with three different partners
• Had a 7-5 doubles win over New Haven and a 6-4 victory over Niagara at the UConn Invitational

2024-25 • Freshman

Spring
• Posted a 1-6 overall singles record, primarily playing at court No. 6, while going 0-1 in Atlantic 10 play
• Picked up first collegiate win at No. 5 singles with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Holy Cross (2/1)
• Went 4-6 in doubles competition, including a 1-2 A-10 record
• Competed primarily at No. 3 doubles, going 2-3 with both partner Trinity Calinescu and Martina Pavissich
• With partner Pavissich, the duo earned first collegiate conference doubles win against Davidson (3/30), winning 6-2

Fall
• Did not compete - joined the team in January

Before Massachusetts

• Trained at IMG Academy in Florida
• Experienced junior player, competing at the top junior events across several continents