Perez Wins Honda Sports Award
Jun 09, 2026 | Women's Tennis
LOS ANGELES – Texas A&M's Lucciana Perez earned the Honda Sports Award for tennis, the Collegiate Women's Sports Awards announced Tuesday.
The Honda Sports Award has been presented annually by the CWSA for the past 50 years to the top women athletes in 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports and signifies "the best of the best in collegiate athletics." The winner of each of the sport awards becomes a finalist for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the prestigious 2026 Honda Cup, which will be presented on a live telecast on CBS Sports Network, Monday, July 27 in New York City.
Perez was chosen by a vote of administrators from over 1,000 NCAA member schools. Finalists included North Carolina's Reese Brantmeier, Texas' Carmen Herea and Ohio State's Luciana Perry.
"What an honor for Lucciana and it could not happen to a better person," Texas A&M head coach Mark Weaver said. "I'm so happy to see all her hard work and determination pay off and earn such a distinguished award. Thank you to my entire staff for all their efforts in helping Lucciana and all our student-athletes reach their goals and full potential."
Perez became the second Aggie tennis player to earn the award. Mary Stoiana, a three-time finalist, claimed the honor in 2024. She is the fourth Texas A&M athlete bestowed the honor joining Lori Stoll (softball – 1983) and Ashlee Pistorious (soccer – 2008).
The Lima, Peru, native earned All-American status by ending the season in the top 20 of the ITA Singles Rankings. Perez wrapped up the campaign as the No. 1 player in the nation. She joined Mary Stoiana as the only Aggies to reach the peak.
Perez finished one of the best athletics seasons in Texas A&M history. She helped the Aggies claim their second NCAA women's tennis title in the last three years along with winning their fifth consecutive SEC regular-season crown.
The junior was named the SEC Player of the Year following Texas A&M's first-ever undefeated season. She posted a 28-0 singles record, including a 13-0 record in SEC regular season matches. Perez logged a 7-0 record in matches against ITA top 10 opponents.
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