Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications
The ‘Sarge Effect’ rolls on in Ruston.
Louisiana Tech Vice President and Director of Athletics
Ryan Ivey
announced Monday that Bulldog Tennis head coach
Amy Sargeant
has signed a contract extension through the 2028 season.
In just her second season at the helm, Sargeant was named 2025 Conference USA Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year after leading the Bulldogs to a 19-win season, the third most in program history, as well as the program’s first ever appearance in the CUSA Championship match.
“What Amy has done in a short period has been tremendous,” said Ivey. “I am excited about the trajectory of our tennis program under her leadership and believe the best days are ahead of us. This extension is well deserved and earned.”
It was a banner year for the ‘Dogs on the courts in 2025 as the team totaled six All-CUSA selections and 10 CUSA Player of the Week honorees, both of which were the most in a single season in program history.
One of those all-conference members was
Zoie Epps
who registered a 37-5 singles record (fall and spring combined), the most wins by any Division I women’s tennis player. Of those 37 singles wins, 25 came during the spring dual season setting a new program record. She also teamed up with
Ana Rodrigues
to tally 20 dual doubles victories, a program record as well.
LA Tech went 5-0 against league competition during the regular season followed by victories over WKU and Middle Tennessee to advance to the finals of the CUSA Tournament.
“I am grateful for the trust Louisiana Tech has shown me,” said Sargeant. “Signing this extension is a statement of belief, commitment, and unfinished business. It reflects all the hard work our players, staff, and the community have put into this program. We are building something special, and I am proud to be a part of it.”
Sargeant guided the Bulldogs to a 15-win season in 2024, which tied for the third-most victories by a first-year head coach in program history. One of those wins came at Houston, marking the program’s first ever victory over a Big 12 opponent. The team finished the season ranked ninth in the ITA Collegiate Women’s Tennis southern regional rankings.
She coached four Bulldogs that earned All-CUSA honors, three of which tallied 15+ dual singles wins, a first in the program’s history since 1982.
The contract extension is pending approval by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.
