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Bowling Green State University Athletics
Marharita-Sophia Tavpash Named Second Team All-MAC
May 19, 2021 | Women's Tennis
Cleveland, Ohio - The Mid-American Conference announced Wednesday (May 19) the MAC Honors for the 2021 tennis season. Of those named, Bowling Green saw senior Marharita-Sophia Tavpash recognized as a member of the Second Team All-MAC. This is the first time that Tavpash has been named All-MAC over her time with the Falcons and the first to be named since Paula Comella made First Team All-MAC following the 2018-19 season.
FULL MAC RELEASE
Over the course of the 2021 season Tavpash was able to compile a 12-7 record in singles play and a 7-11 standing in doubles, being 19-18 overall. In singles, Tavpash went 11-7 at No. 1 singles and 1-0 at No. 2 singles. With the 19 combined wins, Tavpash concluded the season with 150 combined career wins, good for seventh in program history. Her 82 career doubles wins also placed her fifth all-time while the 68 singles wins clock in at a tie for 17th.Â
Quote From Coach
"Rita fought hard in every singles match and grew so much as a player this season. I'm happy to see the results of the hard work and discipline she brought in daily."
First Team All-MAC
Emma Peeler, Ball State
Pia Schwarz, Buffalo
Brindtha Ramasamy, Miami
Laura Rico, Miami
Cassie Alcala, Toledo
Lindsey Zieglar, Western Michigan
Second Team All-MAC
Jessica Braun, Ball State
Masha Polishchuk, Ball State
Marharita-Sophia Tavpash, Bowling Green
Maria Potsi, Northern Illinois
Sloane Teske, Toledo
Femke TjonAJoe, Western Michigan
MAC Individual Awards
Coach of the Year - Max Norris, Ball State
Player of the Year - Laura Rico, Miami
Freshman of the Year - Cassie Alcala, Toledo
LeAnn Grimes Davidge Sportsmanship Award - Hsin-Yuan Shih, Buffalo
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons' tennis team throughout the season on social media.
Twitter – @BGAthletics and @BGSUTennis
Instagram – 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuwtennis'
Facebook – 'BGSU Athletics'
YouTube – 'Falcon Athletics'
FULL MAC RELEASE
Over the course of the 2021 season Tavpash was able to compile a 12-7 record in singles play and a 7-11 standing in doubles, being 19-18 overall. In singles, Tavpash went 11-7 at No. 1 singles and 1-0 at No. 2 singles. With the 19 combined wins, Tavpash concluded the season with 150 combined career wins, good for seventh in program history. Her 82 career doubles wins also placed her fifth all-time while the 68 singles wins clock in at a tie for 17th.Â
Quote From Coach
"Rita fought hard in every singles match and grew so much as a player this season. I'm happy to see the results of the hard work and discipline she brought in daily."
First Team All-MAC
Emma Peeler, Ball State
Pia Schwarz, Buffalo
Brindtha Ramasamy, Miami
Laura Rico, Miami
Cassie Alcala, Toledo
Lindsey Zieglar, Western Michigan
Second Team All-MAC
Jessica Braun, Ball State
Masha Polishchuk, Ball State
Marharita-Sophia Tavpash, Bowling Green
Maria Potsi, Northern Illinois
Sloane Teske, Toledo
Femke TjonAJoe, Western Michigan
MAC Individual Awards
Coach of the Year - Max Norris, Ball State
Player of the Year - Laura Rico, Miami
Freshman of the Year - Cassie Alcala, Toledo
LeAnn Grimes Davidge Sportsmanship Award - Hsin-Yuan Shih, Buffalo
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons' tennis team throughout the season on social media.
Twitter – @BGAthletics and @BGSUTennis
Instagram – 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsuwtennis'
Facebook – 'BGSU Athletics'
YouTube – 'Falcon Athletics'
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