GNAC Women’s Tennis Weekly Honors: Sept. 20th

Sabrina Salmela (Simmons) and Victoria Ricciardi (Johnson & Wales) have both earned GNAC Women’s Tennis Weekly Honors.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Sabrina Salmela, Simmons College, SOPH, Beverly, Massachusetts

Sabrina Salmela, a native of Beverly, Massachusetts is a sophomore  at Simmons College.  Salmela secured a doubles victory against the #1 Emerson team.  In her recent singles performance, Salmela led the match before it was was cancelled due to inclement weather.  During her second round match in the ITA Regional tournament, Salmela played exceptionally  but ultimately was defeated in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 against the 45th ranked player in the country.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Victoria Ricciardi, Johnson & Wales University, FR, Brighamton, New York

Victoria Ricciardi of Johnson & Wales University is a Brighamton, New York native and is currently a freshman.  Playing as the #3 in singles for the Wildcats, Ricciardi was able to maintain a perfect record of 3-0.  Ricciardi was able to stay undefeated in her second doubles team and led JWU to an undefeated week that included a notable 9-0 victory over St. Joseph of Connecticut.