By: Jon Garver, Director of Athletic Communications
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) announced its weekly award winners Monday, and freshman
Andreina Tejada (Quito, Ecuador/Isaac Newton) has been named the conference's Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week.
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It's the first time in her career Tejada has been honored by the UMAC.
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Tejada had a monster week, as the Yellowjackets returned to their home court and went 3-0 in UMAC play. In the three matches, Tejada went 6-0, getting three wins at No. 1 singles and three wins at No. 1 doubles.
Saturday, she and
Courtney Brandt (Grand Rapids, Minn./Grand Rapids Senior) teamed up to get an 8-3 win over Crown. Later, she made quick work of her opponent at No. 1 singles, winning 6-0, 6-0. She followed that up with two more wins against Minnesota Morris, winning in singles 6-4, 6-2 and teaming with Brandt to win 8-6 in doubles.
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On Sunday, Tejada grabbed two more wins. She partnered with Brandt again to win 8-1 in doubles, before closing out her weekend with a 6-1, 6-3 singles win against Martin Luther.
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For the year, Tejada is 6-9 playing at No. 1 singles and has a 5-7 record at No. 1 doubles.
The Yellowjackets (6-10, 3-1 UMAC) are off until April 7 when they will host Northwestern in UMAC play. The opening serve is set for 11 a.m. in Superior.
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