No. 2 Pepperdine women's tennis has secured all three weekly West Coast Conference (WCC) awards for the fourth time this season. 沤iva Falkner earned WCC Singles Player of the Week, Sonja Zhiyenbayeva was named WCC Freshman of the Week, and Shihomi Leong and Duru S枚ke were recognized as WCC Doubles Team of the Week. This recognition came after the Waves achieved dominant victories over No. 2 Ohio State (4-0) and No. 15 Cal (4-1). Falkner also marked her second weekly honor after defeating a No. 11 ranked opponent, contributing significantly to the team's success.

By the Numbers
  • Falkner defeated No. 11 Berta Passola Folch of Cal with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
  • Zhiyenbayeva holds a singles record of 10-1 this season.
  • S枚ke and Leong have a doubles record of 6-2.
State of Play
  • Pepperdine currently stands ranked No. 2 in the ITA team rankings.
  • Three players are included in the singles rankings: Falkner (No. 23), Zhiyenbayeva (No. 36), S枚ke (No. 107).
  • The Waves will host No. 14 NC State on Thursday at 2 p.m.
What's Next

The Waves are set to face No. 14 NC State, which presents an opportunity to further solidify their ranking and momentum as they aim for another successful season.

Bottom Line

Pepperdine women's tennis showcases exceptional talent, reflected in their multiple WCC honors, positioning them strongly in the collegiate landscape and highlighting their potential for continued success this season.