Canterbury, New Zealand's Own Elizabeth Williamson named AstroTurf SAC Women's Tennis Player of the Week

2017 Feb 15

Newberry College women's tennis player Elizabeth Williamson has been named the AstroTurf South Atlantic Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office Monday.

Williamson, a senior from Canterbury, New Zealand, went 3-0 in singles play and 2-1 in doubles action last week as the Wolves move to 5-3 overall.

She recorded the Wolves' lone point against No. 30 USC Aiken with a 7-6, 6-2 win at No. 1 singles.

Williamson and Amanda Carrillo then posted an 8-1 doubles win against North Greenville and an 8-3 doubles victory against Lander. In singles play, Williamson picked up straight-set wins against the Crusaders and the Bearcats at the No. 2 flight.

She is currently 6-0 in singles play on the year. The award is her first Player of the Week honor this season.