Henderson State University Athletics

2016-17: Earned Academic All-GAC honors and received the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award . . . Was unable to play in the spring due to injury . . . Began her sophomore year winning the flight 3 consolation finals at the Fall GAC Championships . . . Defeated Samantha Coquinos of Southeastern Oklahoma 8-4 and then claimed the title by beating Brittany Smyser of Harding in a thrilling match, 9-7 . . . Along with Annie Shannon, the two finished as runners-up of the Flight 1 doubles play at the Fall GAC Championships. . . Received an invitation to play in the ITA Fall Regionals where she recoded an impressive win over Hannah Waine of William Jewell (6-0, 6-1) to advance to the round of 16 in her bracket . . . In doubles play, Parker and Shannon defeated Teresa Sanchez and Annabel Rowlands of Arkansas Tech, 9-7 to advance to the round of 16 and then defeated Logan Morrissey and Ally Burr of Washburn 8-3.

2015-16: Named GAC Freshman of the Year after having a perfect 7-0 record at No. 3 singles . . . Posted an overall record of 14-3 . . . Was 1-0 at No. 1 singles with a victory over Vanja Bogetic of Ouachita Baptist . . . Also was 5-5 at No. 3 doubles along with teammate Maddie McJunkins.

PREP: A four-time letterwinner at The Woodlands High School in Texas . . . Was a district champion in mixed doubles . . . Helped lead team to an area championship and regional qualifying bid . . . All-conference selection.

PERSONAL:  Born October 17, 1996 . . . The daughter of Michael and Ruth Parker . . . Has two sisters, Merilee and Kera . . . Favorite professional sports team is the Houston Texans . . . Favorite musician is Taylor Swift . . . Enjoys reading during her spare time . . . Majoring in Accounting.