Oral Roberts’ Simeonova Named #SummitWTN Player of the Week

3/28/2017 12:00:00 AM

ELMHURST, Ill. – Oral Roberts' Petya Simeonova was named Summit League Women's Tennis Player of the Week for her performance March 21-27.

PETYA SIMEONOVA, ORAL ROBERTS
Sr. // Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Received her first career Player of the Week honor
Scored a straight-set win (4 and 3) at No. 4 singles over IUPUI's Samantha Mayer
Teamed for a 6-2 victory at No. 1 doubles against the Jaguars tandem
Helped team to a 5-2 win over IUPUI to even its league record at 1-1

Also nominated: Julia O'Loughlin, Denver; Sara Sherif, IUPUI; Janelle Wilson, Omaha; Ellie Burns, South Dakota

Previous recipients: Jan. 24 – Julia O'Loughlin, Denver; Jan. 31 – Michelle Lo, Omaha; Feb. 7 – Bianca Mok, Denver; Feb. 14 – Julia O'Loughlin, Denver; Feb. 21 – Laura Romero, South Dakota State; Feb. 28 – Barbora Kollarova, South Dakota; March 7 – Maureen Slattery, Denver; March 14 – Ellie Burns, South Dakota; March 21 – Ellie Burns, South Dakota;

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