KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Friends University junior Silva Avakian has been selected as an NAIA Women's Tennis All-America performer for the second straight season, this time as a third-team honoree, announced today (May 23) by the national office.

The 2023-24 KCAC Player of the Year and a second-team NAIA All-American, Avakian followed that up this season by earning first-team All-KCAC honors after going 17-9 as the No. 1 singles player for the Falcons.

The Pasadena, Calif. native also posted a 12-8 mark in the top doubles position during the 2024-25 season.

"Silva is an outstanding player and I'm looking forward to her her senior season being one of her best years," said Friends tennis head coach Alex Lee.

Click HERE for the full NAIA Women's Tennis All-American release.