Player of the Week
Amoli Vad | Simmons University | Junior | New York, N.Y.
Amoli Vad went a perfect 3-0 in singles play during the week, helping Simmons post a 3-0 team record with victories over UMass Boston, Albertus Magnus, and Gordon. Playing at No. 3 singles, Vad earned straight-set wins over UMass Boston (6-1, 6-1) and Albertus Magnus (6-0, 6-1) before securing a hard-fought 7-6, 0-6, 6-2 victory against Gordon.
Her win against Gordon proved especially important, as Simmons edged the Fighting Scots 4-3 in a thrilling match. Vad's ability to battle through a three-set contest and secure a key point was instrumental in the Sharks' victory and capped an undefeated week for the junior.
Rookie of the Week
Victoria McCrann | Simmons University | First-Year | Lynnfield, Mass.
Victoria McCrann posted a perfect 3-0 record in singles play to help Simmons improve to 3-0 on the week. The first-year earned straight-set victories over opponents from UMass Boston (6-1, 6-2), Albertus Magnus (6-0, 6-0), and Gordon (6-4, 6-1).
Co-Doubles Team of the Week
Lesley University: Mary Osucha | Senior | Knoxville, Tenn. / Lucy Boyce | Senior | Marshfield, Mass.
Osucha and Boyce picked up a pair of No. 1 doubles victories on the week to improve to 5-0 on the year in action out of the top pairing. The seniors opened the week with a 6-4 victory over a very strong UMass Boston lineup and then followed it up with a 6-2 win vs. UMaine Augusta on Saturday to power the Lynx to a 4-3 win in the match.
Co-Doubles Team of the Week
Simmons University: Emma Parsons | Senior | Pembroke, N.H. / Emilie Lapointe | Senior | Clinton, Mass.
Emilie Lapointe and Emma Parsons posted a perfect 2-0 record at No. 2 doubles to help Simmons earn team victories over UMass Boston and Albertus Magnus. The duo opened the week with a 6-4 victory against UMass Boston before dominating their match against Albertus Magnus with a 6-0 win.
Lapointe and Parsons provided the Sharks with a strong start in doubles play, remaining undefeated on the week while helping Simmons improve to 3-0 overall. Their consistent play and ability to secure key doubles points were instrumental to the team's success.