Whitney Abbott

Position:
Player
Height:
5-2
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Pittsburgh, Pa.

Overview: Has enjoyed an excellent career and should be one of UNC Asheville’s consistent players this season...excellent student who serves as president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee...made the Big South Presidential Honor Roll the past three years and Athletic Director’s 3.0 & Above Club the past seven semesters.

2007: Played at three different flights in singles and produced three victories at the #5 flight...also had two wins in Big South Conference play...earned a win in Big South Conference action in doubles with Sara Marie Holland.

2006: Played at #3 and #4 flight in singles and then played all three doubles flights during season that saw injuries slow down Asheville squad...teamed up with Rachel Poole at #1 doubles to go 2-3.

2005: Played very well as a freshman in both singles and doubles...went 9-9 in singles action and had 3-1 record at #4 flight...teamed up with Rachel Poole at #3 doubles to produce 8-6 mark.

Before UNC Asheville: Graduated from Upper St. Clair HS in Pittsburgh where she enjoyed a sensational prep career...went 99-1 during high school career, including perfect 25-0 mark as a senior...helped lead school to regional and state title as a freshman, sophomore and senior year...advanced to championship match in sectional doubles’ tournament as a junior and senior...runner-up in 2003 National Clay Court doubles tournament.

Coach Gregory Says: "Whitney is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever been around. She’s very coachable and gets the most out of her ability."