COLUMBIA, S.C. – Benedict College women's tennis player Beverley Matsiwe has been chosen to participate on the Zimbabwe National Tennis Team at the 2019 African Games.

There are expected to be 54 countries and more than 5,000 athletes competing in 26 various sports at the 2019 African Games, which will be held August 19-31 in Morocco. Tennis is one of 18 sports that directly qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020.

Notable cities in Moroco that will hold competitions include Casablanca, Rabat, Khemisset, Temara and El Jadida. Tennis will take place at the ONCF Club in Rabat.

As a freshman last season, Matsiwe went 15-3 overall and 13-0 in doubles play and was named the All-SIAC women's tennis team. As Benedict's No. 1 singles player, she went 14-2 overall and was undefeated at 13-0 in conference play. Matsiwe, from Mutare, Zimbabwe, was also recognized on the SIAC Commissioner's All-Academic Team.