NAC RELEASE
WATERVILLE, Maine – Following a dominant 7-0 victory over Lesley University to close out the regular season, Simmons University Women's Tennis swept the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) weekly awards, as announced by the league office on this afternoon.
Junior Masha Shutts was named NAC Player of the Week, while Shutts and junior Amoli Vad earned NAC Doubles Team of the Week honors. First-year Ivy Cote rounded out the sweep by collecting NAC Rookie of the Week recognition.
Shutts led the way from the top of the lineup, earning a 6-2, 6-2 victory at No. 1 singles against Lesley. She also teamed with Vad for a 6-2 win at No. 1 doubles as the Sharks cruised to the 7-0 conference victory.
Cote turned in another strong performance in her rookie campaign, dropping just one game in a commanding 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 4 singles.
The trio helped Simmons complete an undefeated conference regular season and secure the No. 1 seed in the upcoming NAC Women's Tennis Championship. The Sharks will travel to Portland, Maine this weekend looking to capture the conference title and an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament.
