Women’s Tennis Adds Lauren Seye To 2026 Signing Class
May 19, 2026 | Women's Tennis
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State women's tennis head coach Chris Hooshyar announced the signing of Lauren Seye for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Seye is joining the Bulldogs after spending her freshman season at the University of Central Florida.
Seye, a native of Drongen, Belgium, becomes the first signee for Mississippi State's 2026 women's tennis signing class.
After joining the Knights for the 2025-26 season, Seye became a mainstay in UCF's lineup. She posted a singles record of 19-11 while playing at #5 and #6. In doubles, playing primarily at the #2 spot, she compiled a 21-10 record. During the season, she earned a career-high doubles ranking of #50 in the Nov. 25, 2025 poll.
Seye helped UCF win its second consecutive Big 12 crown in 2026, while also earning the program's 11th NCAA Tournament bid.
Prior To UCF
Competed in ITF Tournaments across Europe
2024 J200 Novi Sad: Reached the quarterfinals, defeating Sophia Sanders (USA) and Masa Tanaskovic (Serbia)
2024 J200 Castricum: Advanced to the semifinals, losing just one set across four matches
2023 J100 Liepaja: Runner-up after defeating several top European juniors
2023 J100 Neunkirchen: Won the doubles title with Latvian partner Beatrise Zeltina
Quoting Coach Hooshyar
I saw Lauren a few years ago in Europe, and I loved her fight and competitiveness. Lauren is a huge addition to our program, and I know the Bulldog community is going to love her fight. We just got better!
Rankings
ITF Junior Ranking: #124
ITF World Ranking: #476
For the most up-to-date information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU Tennis at HailStateWT on X and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateWT"
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Seye, a native of Drongen, Belgium, becomes the first signee for Mississippi State's 2026 women's tennis signing class.
After joining the Knights for the 2025-26 season, Seye became a mainstay in UCF's lineup. She posted a singles record of 19-11 while playing at #5 and #6. In doubles, playing primarily at the #2 spot, she compiled a 21-10 record. During the season, she earned a career-high doubles ranking of #50 in the Nov. 25, 2025 poll.
Seye helped UCF win its second consecutive Big 12 crown in 2026, while also earning the program's 11th NCAA Tournament bid.
Prior To UCF
Competed in ITF Tournaments across Europe
2024 J200 Novi Sad: Reached the quarterfinals, defeating Sophia Sanders (USA) and Masa Tanaskovic (Serbia)
2024 J200 Castricum: Advanced to the semifinals, losing just one set across four matches
2023 J100 Liepaja: Runner-up after defeating several top European juniors
2023 J100 Neunkirchen: Won the doubles title with Latvian partner Beatrise Zeltina
Quoting Coach Hooshyar
I saw Lauren a few years ago in Europe, and I loved her fight and competitiveness. Lauren is a huge addition to our program, and I know the Bulldog community is going to love her fight. We just got better!
Rankings
ITF Junior Ranking: #124
ITF World Ranking: #476
For the most up-to-date information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU Tennis at HailStateWT on X and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateWT"
– HailState.com –
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