Sarah Woods, Kalamazoo, Women’s Tennis Player of the Week

Sarah Woods, Kalamazoo, Women’s Tennis Player of the Week

Sarah Woods of Kalamazoo claimed Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) women’s tennis Player of the Week honors on Tuesday for matches through May 1.

Woods, a senior from Oconomowoc, Wis., finished a prolific career at Kalamazoo with a 3-0 week in singles play to improve to 8-0 this season and end her career at 30-0 all-time in MIAA action for the discipline. Woods dominated in a trio of singles victories in straight sets, never giving up more than two games in a stanza. The No. 19 player in the country knocked off top players from Saint Mary’s (6-2, 6-1) and Albion (6-1, 6-1). Woods also defeated No. 33 Nancy Benda of Hope 6-1, 6-2.

In doubles play, Woods teamed up with Sabrina Dass at the No. 1 spot. The duo won two of three matches on the week. The Hornets beat Saint Mary’s 8-2 and toppled Albion 8-1. The tandem also dropped a tight match in extra games to Hope, 9-7.

The award marks Woods’ second weekly honor this season after collecting accolades on March 7.