Senior Mimi Hamling was named the Atlantic 10 women’s tennis performer of the week Monday.
Hamling earned the award after going undefeated in weekend action, winning both her singles and doubles matches, while leading the Colonials to a 1-1 weekend.
Against Georgetown Saturday, Hamling nabbed a three-set victory over the Hoya’s No.3 singles position, Madeline Jaegar, by scores of 7-5, 1-6, 6-1. Despite Hamling’s efforts, the Colonials would go on to lose to the cross-town rival Hoyas 4-3.
Looking for a different outcome Sunday against George Mason, Hamling did her part, holding her opponents scoreless on the day as GW successfully swept the Patriots, 7-0. Teamed up with junior Leah Pascarella at the No.2 doubles position, the duo easily downed GMU’s Ashley Delaney and Maya Hicks, 8-0. Later, this time at the No. 4 singles spot, Hamling blanked her Patriot’s opponent, Kiersten Pappas, 6-0, 6-0.
This marks the first Performer of the Week award for Hamling, despite having earned the league’s Rookie Performer of the Week three times during her freshman season in 2009-10.
Hamling now looks to lead the Colonials into their first A-10 matches of the season, as they take on Saint Joseph’s on Saturday, Feb. 16, and Duquesne on Sunday, Feb. 17.
