Spring ’09: Wrapped up her career by posting an 8-10 record in singles play as a senior with multiple wins at each the third, fourth, and fifth singles position...Went 3-1 at number three singles, 3-4 in the fourth position, and 2-5 in the fifth position...Ended her season strong with wins over three of her final four singles opponents, including a dominant 6-0, 6-3 win at number four singles against Louisiana-Lafayette’s Mia Gordon in the opening round of the Sun Belt Conference tournament...Each of her eight singles wins came in straight sets...Posted a 6-11 doubles record while competing with Monica Winkel (6-9) and Vivian Polak (0-2) primarily at the number two position...Was 1-2 at the top doubles spot with Winkel.
Fall ’08:
Started the campaign hot before finishing with a 9-6 individual record in five tournaments for the Warhawks...Began the year 7-1 in singles play with the lone loss being in the flight finals at the SFA Classic to open the season...Came from behind to claim the flight championship in three sets at the Stephen F. Austin Invitational...Also played in the flight championship of the Warhawk Classic...Was 3-1 against Sun Belt Conference foes with the lone loss coming in three sets...Teamed with Lena Satge in doubles and posted a 5-6 tandem record...Advanced to the doubles finals in the top flight at the Warhawk Classic.
Spring ?08: Finished with the most wins and the second highest win percentage of all the Warhawk student-athletes during the spring...Was 12-4 overall while playing in four different spots in the ULM line-up...Ended the season with seven consecutive wins and victories in nine of her final 10 matches...At number six singles, went 5-1 with wins over Sammie Moreton of North Texas (4-6, 7-6, 6-0), Nathalia Garay of UALR (6-0, 6-2), and Mia Gordon of Louisiana-Lafayette (2-6, 6-3, 10-4)...Posted the only victory at the Sun Belt Conference tournament for the Warhawks, a 6-3, 6-2 win over Emily Lange of Arkansas State...Finished the spring 4-2 against individuals playing for a league foe...Was 5-2 at number five singles, 1-1 at number four singles, and 1-0 at number three singles...Teamed with Noelia Leon to post an 11-9 doubles mark, including an 11-8 ledger at the top tandem slot...Of the duo’s 11 victories, three came by an 8-0 margin, including one against Arkansas State’s Rone Van Wyk and Renee Branker.
Fall ?07: Posted a combined 8-1 record in singles play...Advanced to the finals of her flight at the Pepsi Challenge as well as the open draw bracket finals at the Stephen F. Austin Invitational where she did not compete against teammate Marion Lehmann...Posted a 6-3 doubles record with Leon, including a 3-0 record at the Stephen F. Austin Invitational to claim the open doubles championship.
Spring ?07: Enjoyed a strong sophomore campaign by posting a combined 13-4 individual dual record...Was 6-1 at No. 6 singles, 1-2 at No. 5 singles, 3-0 at No. 4 singles and 3-1 at No. 3 singles...Finished with an 8-10 tandem record while teaming with three different individuals...Was 5-4 with Elodie Burlet at No. 1 doubles.
2005-06: Was a spring semester addition to the team before jumping into the line-up...Finished with a 9-7 record at No. 6 singles and a 10-8 record at No. 2 doubles while competing with Leon.
Durban Girls College: Lettered in tennis three years at Durban Girls College...Named Sportswoman of the year twice, in 2002 and in 2004...Also named Most Valuable Player.
Personal: Full name is Sharon Nosipho Makhanya...Born on September 8, 1986, in Durban, South Africa...Daughter of Mandla and Medy Makhanya...Has one younger brother, Sphamandla...Majoring in general business.
Languages Spoken: Zulu, English, Afrikaans
