Zainab Bendahhou joined Lenoir-Rhyne University in Fall 2024 as the Graduate Assistant Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams.
"I am deeply grateful to Sam Clarke for his trust in me and for offering the incredible opportunity to join the LR community," said Bendahhou.
A graduate of South Carolina State University, Bendahhou earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology in December 2021. During her time at SCSU, she captained the women’s tennis team for two seasons and achieved All-Conference First Team honors in both singles and doubles. A distinguished athlete, she was named MEAC Champion and MEAC Outstanding Player of the Year in 2019. Her early accomplishments also include being awarded Rookie of the Year.
Originally from Casablanca, Morocco, Bendahhou is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Administration.
