Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois
Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois
Natasa Pupovac from Carroll University has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Student-Athlete of the Week for women's tennis, as announced by the league office. The sophomore from Hales Corners, Wisconsin, achieved a flawless 6-0 record during the Pioneers' spring-break trip, securing three victories in #1 singles matches. Her contributions were pivotal in helping Carroll University secure dual wins against LeTourneau, Salve Regina, and Baldwin Wallace.
Pupovac's singles performance included a 4-6, 6-1, 10-8 victory over Isa Casso of LeTourneau on March 9. She continued her winning streak with a decisive 6-1, 6-0 win against Kaydin Pinto of Salve Regina two days later. Her final singles match saw her defeat Olivia Koutouras from Baldwin Wallace in straight sets, 6-1, 6-0.
In doubles play, Pupovac also maintained an undefeated record of 3-0. Partnering with Katherine Trifilio at #1 doubles, they defeated Casso and Elizabeth Moreau from LeTourneau with a score of 6-3. The same duo triumphed over Pinto and Stephanie Davis from Salve Regina with a scoreline of 6-1. Pupovac concluded the week alongside Aalaiya Jacklin in a successful match against Saraphina Groh and Emma Trost from Baldwin Wallace, winning 6-1.
The list of CCIW Women's Tennis Student-Athletes of the Week for the academic year includes:
March 18: Natasa Pupovac, Carroll
March 4: Abigail Penados, North Central
Feb. 26: Hannah Colbert, Augustana
Oct. 23: Abigail Penados, North Central
Oct. 16: Alexandra Ristfeldt, North Park
Oct. 9: Ella Malone, Wheaton
Oct. 2: Abigail Penados, North Central
Sept. 25: Xingchen Liu, Carthage
Sept. 18: Hannah Colbert, Augustana
Sept. 11: Emily Markus, Millikin
Sept. 4: Delaney Canning, Wheaton
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