Avery Samer
Avery Samer
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
High School: Boise

FRESHMAN (2021): Made a major impact as a rookie, going 5-2 at No. 4 singles and 4-2 at No. 2 doubles alongside Brenna Trkula ... Came from a set down to win singles debut against F&M (3/27) ... Also picked up tough wins at Gettysburg (4/10) and Muhlenberg (4/13) ... Joined Trkula for three straight doubles wins against Gettysburg, Muhlenberg, and Dickinson (4/17)

Before Ursinus: Three-time top-five finisher at Idaho state tournament ... Placed fifth in singles as a freshman and junior and scored a third-place showing in doubles as a sophomore ... Four-time Distinguished Scholar Award recipient ... National Honor Society member

Personal: Born January 24, 2002 ... Daughter of Joe and Kris Samer ... Sister, Ella, plays tennis at Washington College ... Major is undecided

Why Ursinus? I chose Ursinus because of the incredible opportunities it presents to me. I felt the team was a great fit for me and made me feel like I had a home away from my home. The combination of a great academic environment and athletic teams made it the perfect fit for me.

HONORS

  • ITA Scholar-Athlete (2021)