HUDSONVILLE, Mich. – Elina Locane of the Trine University women's tennis team has been named Athlete of the Week by the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). It is the first time she has taken home the award.
The Thunder started the season on a 3-0 run this week. They began the week with a 6-3 win over Manchester University before posting a pair of wins on Saturday. They defeated Franklin College 9-0 and Webster University 6-3. The freshman posted a perfect 6-0 record during the week competing No. 3 singles and doubles positions.
Locane started the week with a 6-1, 6-0 victory in singles against Manchester while also working with partner Lizzie Welker to take the doubles match 8-6.
Then on Saturday she began the day with an 8-3 win in doubles and a 6-2, 6-0 win in singles against Franklin. Later in the afternoon she came up with an 8-4 win in doubles and a 7-5, 6-1 win in singles, both crucial points against a tough Webster squad.
The Thunder will return to action when they travel to the Hope College Invite beginning next Friday, September 16.