University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Angelina Joy Hug Named Big South Conference Player of the Week
03.04.2026 | Women's Tennis
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Women's Tennis junior Angelina Joy Hug has been named the Big South Conference Player of the Week, announced by the league today (Wednesday, Mar. 4).
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Asheville went 2-0 this week with a 4-3 win over UNC Greensboro and a 5-2 win over North Carolina Central.Â
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Against UNCG, Angelina Joy Hug teamed up with Sofia Segui to beat Sydney Bly and Sofia Somoano 6-4 at No. 1 doubles before Hug clinched the match at No. 1 with a 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 win over Sophia Cedeno.
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In the match against North Carolina Central, Hug and Segui dropped their No. 1 doubles match before Hug would eventually clinch the match in singles play with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 at No. 1 over Alejandra Hidalgo.
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"Ang delivered in a big way for us last week, clinching both matches in dramatic fashion!" said head coach Jeff Maren. "She showed incredible leadership skills, and an ability to handle adversity and put the team first! I'm very proud of her!"
This is Hug's fourth career Player of the Week honor. The Murten, Switzerland native is a health and wellness promotion major.Â
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The Bulldogs (6-3, 1-0 Big South Conference) return to action on Friday (Mar. 6) at Western Carolina. First serve is set for 2:00 p.m. from Cullowhee, N.C.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Women's Tennis junior Angelina Joy Hug has been named the Big South Conference Player of the Week, announced by the league today (Wednesday, Mar. 4).
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Asheville went 2-0 this week with a 4-3 win over UNC Greensboro and a 5-2 win over North Carolina Central.Â
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Against UNCG, Angelina Joy Hug teamed up with Sofia Segui to beat Sydney Bly and Sofia Somoano 6-4 at No. 1 doubles before Hug clinched the match at No. 1 with a 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 win over Sophia Cedeno.
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In the match against North Carolina Central, Hug and Segui dropped their No. 1 doubles match before Hug would eventually clinch the match in singles play with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 at No. 1 over Alejandra Hidalgo.
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"Ang delivered in a big way for us last week, clinching both matches in dramatic fashion!" said head coach Jeff Maren. "She showed incredible leadership skills, and an ability to handle adversity and put the team first! I'm very proud of her!"
This is Hug's fourth career Player of the Week honor. The Murten, Switzerland native is a health and wellness promotion major.Â
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The Bulldogs (6-3, 1-0 Big South Conference) return to action on Friday (Mar. 6) at Western Carolina. First serve is set for 2:00 p.m. from Cullowhee, N.C.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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