RUSTON – Louisiana Tech Tennis added three accomplished student-athletes to its 2026-27 roster as head coach Amy Sargeant announced Wednesday the signings of Manal Ennaciri, Carolina Correia, and Natalia Trigosso.
 
Ennaciri arrives in Ruston after spending three seasons at the University of South Alabama, while Correia joins the Bulldogs from Braga, Portugal, and Trigosso transfers to Louisiana Tech following two seasons at the University of Nebraska.
 
A native of Mohammedia, Morocco, Ennaciri joins LA Tech as a senior after helping South Alabama compile a 41-18 overall team record during her three seasons with the Jaguars.  USA appeared in the ITA national team rankings each year, climbing as high as No. 41 nationally during the 2025 campaign.
 
"We are incredibly excited to welcome Manal to Louisiana Tech Tennis," said Sargeant.  "She brings a wealth of experience, relentless tenacity, and a true passion for both the team and the game.  Her competitive spirit, work ethic, and drive to elevate those around her make her a perfect fit for our culture.  We cannot wait to see the impact she will have on our program and are thrilled to have her join the Bulldog family."
 
Ennaciri totaled 71 combined victories across singles and doubles play during her collegiate career.  This past season, she recorded 16 singles wins, including a 7-7 dual match mark while primarily competing at the No. 2 position.  She earned notable victories over Tulane and Texas State while also advancing to the ITA Southern Regional quarterfinals during fall competition following a five-match winning streak.
 
"I chose Louisiana Tech because of the people, the culture, and the vision coach Sargeant has built," said Ennaciri.  "Knowing the way this program develops its players and the standard the team holds itself to, I knew this was the place to take the next step in my career. So excited to be a Bulldog!"
 
Ennaciri also excelled in doubles play, posting 14 wins this past season and an 8-6 dual record primarily at the No. 1 position.  Prior to her collegiate career, she represented Morocco twice in Billie Jean King Cup competition and owns a career-high UTR rating of 9.28.
 
Correia joins the Bulldogs as a freshman after competing extensively on the international junior circuit in Portugal while representing Clube Tenis de Braga.  A product of Escola Secundaria Alberto Sampaio, she has shown significant development over the past year, improving her UTR rating by nearly two points.
 
Among her recent accomplishments, Correia collected three singles victories in the 100 Lousada main draw and advanced to the quarterfinals at the J30 Fes tournament.
 
"We are thrilled to officially welcome Carolina to Louisiana Tech Tennis," said Sargeant.  "She brings tremendous talent, passion, and potential to our program, and we could not be more excited for her to begin her journey in Ruston.  We truly believe her best tennis is ahead of her, and we cannot wait to watch her grow, develop, and fulfill the incredible potential she possesses both on and off the court."
 
Correia said she chose Louisiana Tech because "It was the best place for me to grow both as an athlete and as a person.  The program, the coaching staff, and the opportunity to compete at a high level made my decision easy.  I am excited to represent the university and help the team achieve great success."
 
Trigosso heads to Ruston after two seasons at Nebraska, where she helped the Cornhuskers maintain a national top 50 ranking during the 2025-26 season.  A native of La Paz, Bolivia, she will join the Bulldogs as a junior with extensive experience competing against high-level collegiate competition.
 
"We are incredibly excited to welcome Natalia to our LA Tech Tennis family," said Sargeant.  "She brings a level of experience, passion, and work ethic that immediately stood out throughout the recruiting process.  She competes with great intensity and carries herself with the kind of determination and love for the game that fits perfectly with our program culture.  We believe she has tremendous potential, and I am excited to watch her continue to develop and make an impact both on and off the court."
 
During her time at Nebraska, she totaled 33 combined victories in singles and doubles competition.  This past season, she posted a 9-3 overall singles record, including a perfect 5-0 mark in dual matches while competing at the No. 5 and No. 6 positions.  She also earned victories over Memphis, Minnesota, and Arkansas during the ITA Fall Regionals.
 
In doubles play, Trigosso compiled a 14-6 dual record and advanced to the ITA Regional Round of 16 following victories over Kansas State and Iowa State.  She also recorded notable doubles wins over Big Ten opponents Penn State, Indiana, Purdue, Oregon, and Washington.
 
"I chose Louisiana Tech because it is the perfect place for me to continue developing as both a person and an athlete," said Trigosso.
 
Prior to her collegiate career, Trigosso represented Team Bolivia twice in Billie Jean King Cup junior competition.  She reached a career-best ITF singles ranking of No. 124 and owns a career-high UTR rating of 9.44.
 
Ennaciri, Correia, and Trigosso join recent signee Lucia Gallegos as members of LA Tech's 2026-27 recruiting class.
 
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