WASHINGTON – Georgetown University women's tennis player Emily Novikov was named the BIG EAST Women's Singles Player of the Week for the second time this season, the league office announced Monday. Novikov earned the honor after defeating No. 61 Maryia Hrynashka of Delaware, 6-3, 6-4.
"Emily had a great win last week against Delaware. It was a very gritty match, and she did an awesome job problem-solving to push through for the win. I'm excited to see her compete in more conference matches this weekend." - Head Coach Freddy Mesmer.
Emily Novikov | So. | Campbell, Calif. | Harker School
- Novikov went 1-0 in singles play last week, including a victory over Hrynashka, who is ranked No. 61 in the ITA women's singles rankings.
- This is Novikov's second BIG EAST Women's Singles Player of the Week honor this season. She was previously named to the award on Feb. 17 after a 2-0 week against UConn and Providence.
- In that week, Novikov defeated Olivia Wright of UConn and Flora Eidson of Providence in No. 1 singles.
- This spring season, Novikov is 8-3 in No. 1 singles matches. Her victory over Hrynashka marked the first win for the Hoyas over a ranked opponent in the ITA rankings this season.
- Novikov, the reigning BIG EAST Freshman of the Year, was also named second-team All-BIG EAST last year.
