Walker named Big Sky tennis player of the week
2/21/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
University of Montana freshman Liz Walker has been named Big Sky Conference Women??s Tennis Player of the Week the league office announced Tuesday. Walker, from Wandin, Australia, went 2-0 in both singles and doubles matches as the Grizzlies opened the spring season with victories over Gonzaga and Idaho.
"Liz moved very well all weekend long. I was very impressed with her composure in our opening week of competition," head women's tennis coach Jen Anderson said. "Liz had a great all-around effort and we expect her to continue that strong play throughout the season."
Walker, playing No. 1 singles, beat Gonzaga??s Emily Anderson 6-2, 6-1 in Montana??s 7-0 victory. Walker teamed with sophomore Mari Castello to win the No. 1 doubles match 8-2.
Walker topped Idaho??s Patricia Ruman 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 in the Grizzlies?? 5-2 victory over the Vandals. Walker and Castello won the No. 1 doubles match 8-0.
Walker is 6-3 in singles and doubles in her freshman campaign at Montana. This is her first Player of the Week Award.
Montana (2-0) returns to the courts this week with matches at the UNLV Invitational. The Grizzlies open play at 2 p.m. (MST) Friday against No. 44 Fresno State.
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