HUDSONVILLE, Mich. – Alexis Maloney has been named this week's Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week, the conference announced today.
It is the first time Maloney has taken home the award and the first time one of the Thunder has won it this season.
Maloney helped lead the way for the team as they opened their season with a convincing 7-2 victory over visiting Earlham College. Maloney, along with doubles partner Elina Locane, started the day with a lopsided 8-1 victory in the No. 1 doubles match. She then became one of four Thunder to finish the day undefeated sweeping her opponent in the No. 3 singles match.
The team is back in action today, Tuesday, September 5, as they travel to face Manchester University at 4 p.m.