Player of the Week
Polina Zelentsova, District of Columbia
Junior | Chaiky, Ukraine
Polina Zelentsova went 2–0 to lead the Firebirds to a decisive, 5-2, win over Millersville University. She teamed up with Celia Bastin for a hard-fought 6–4 doubles win over Lauren Hayes and Madison Hayes, before closing out the match with a commanding 7–6(3), 6–3 singles victory over Lauren Hayes at the top of the lineup.
Rookie of the Week
Ela Vasic, Queens
Freshman | Novi Sad, Serbia
Rookie Ela Vasic contributed to the Knights’ 7–0 victory with a convincing 6–1, 6–1 singles win at the No. 5 court over Assumption’s Marian Aguirre, continuing her strong start to the season.
ECC Weekly Honor Roll
Celia Bastin, District of Columbia
Senior | Dinant, Belgium
Bastin went 2-0 in the Firebirds’ 5-2 victory over Millersville. She teamed up with Polina Zelentsova at the No. 1 doubles spot to defeat Lauren Hayes and Madison Hayes, 6–4, before going on to defeat Marian Hayes in straight sets, 6–3, 6–2, at the No. 2 singles spot.
Sixtine Goubet, Queens
Junior | Lyon, France
Junior Sixtine Goubet went 2–0 in Queens' sweep over Assumption on Thursday afternoon. She opened the day with a 6–4 doubles victory on the No. 2 court alongside partner Lilie Bizouerne. Goubet then capped off her afternoon with a dominant 6–1, 6–4 win over Marie Knispel at No. 1 singles, helping the Knights secure their second win of the season.
Regina Ruiz, Queens
Senior | Mexico City, Mexico
Senior Regina Ruiz also went 2–0 on the day. She began by clinching the doubles point for Queens with partner Kayla Taszymowicz, earning a 6–4 win on the No. 3 court. Ruiz then wrapped up her afternoon with a 6–2, 6–1 singles victory on the No. 4 court.
ECC Women's Tennis Weekly Award Winners
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sept. 23 - Mina Randjelovic, D’Youville
Sept. 30 - Lilie Bizouerne, Queens
Oct. 7 - Marie Bertran, Queens
Oct. 14 - Polina Zelentsova, District of Columbia
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Sept. 23 - Nele Herbst, D’Youville
Sept. 30 - Erika Ismailova, D’Youville
Oct. 7 - Florentina Schmidt, Queens
Oct. 14 - Ela Vasic, Queens
1. Queens - 22 points (4 first-place votes)
2. St. Thomas Aquinas - 19 points (1 first-place vote)
3. District of Columbia - 18 points
4. Daemen - 8 points
5. D'Youville - 8 points