Wilkins will lead the Lady Eagle Tennis team in the CIAA tournament this week-end in Charlotte. (Photo: Mike Feimster/Echo Staff Photographer)

All things, they say, must come to an end. 

And it has been a wonderful journey for the number one seed Martina Wilkins of the N.C. Central University women's tennis team, 

Wilkins will play some of her last games in this coming weekend at the 2003 CIAA Tennis Tournament in Charlotte.

While the top seed for her team for her last two years, Wilkins has taken on the role of a leader.

Wilkins said the team had its challenges this year, especially with three inexperienced players.

Still, the Lady Eagles are going into the tournament as a third seed.

"We could have done better, but expect the unexpected," said Wilkins.

"You never know what might happen. I just go out there and play the best that I can play."

Wilkins also says that competition this year was much tougher than last year in the CIAA.

"All the number one seeds were pretty good this year, but I think Johnson C. Smith had the toughest," she said. "They usually have a good team."

As her final playing days wind down, Wilkins said she will not forget about her years at NCCU.

"I will miss playing here because of the road trips, joking with my teammates and being able to crack on them," she said. 

"I will miss those who were all supportive of me."