LAS CRUCES, N.M. - In an announcement made Thursday by NM State women's tennis head coach Emily Wang, junior Georgia Townsend has signed on to join the Aggies for the 2021-22 season and beyond.

Georgia Townsend | Jr. | 5-7 | Brisbane, Australia/Pacific
• After three seasons as a competitor for Pacific in the West Coast Conference (WCC), Townsend is headed to the Land of Enchantment.
• Over the course of her inaugural collegiate campaign in 2017-18, Townsend constructed a 3-3 record in singles action which included a 2-2 showing in the spring season. She played exclusively in flights five and six and posted a 1-0 against WCC singles competitors.
• As a sophomore in 2019-20, Townsend put forth a record of 7-8 in Pacific's fall tournaments but did not compete in the spring due to injury. Townsend did also not compete for Pacific through its 2020-21 season.
• During her prep days in Australia, Townsend was ranked as the 18th-best player in her age group through the entire continent. A consistent prep performer, Townsend was a finalist for a multitude of open and junior tournament in her home country including the QLD WTA Future Stars Tournament.
• She collected a trio of Australian National Team titles as well as a Brisbane regional championship and a Queensland state crown in gymnastics.

What they're saying about Townsend
NM State head coach Emily Wang | "Georgia is a well-rounded athlete and is going to be an asset to the team on the court and in the classroom. We are thrilled that she has chosen to continue her tennis career at NM State."

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