Mana Fawcett and Jessica Hess of Western Illinois University were named Co-Doubles Team of the Week on Mar. 17 after a strong showing in conference play, marking their fifth straight week receiving this recognition.
The award highlights the ongoing success of the Leathernecks’ women’s tennis program, which competes at the NCAA Division I level according to the official website. Fawcett and Hess, playing at the No. 1 doubles position, secured a 6-3 win against Southern Indiana that helped Western Illinois claim the doubles point early in their conference season.
Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women’s Tennis is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, as reported by the official website. The team operates from Macomb, Illinois and draws student-athletes from diverse global backgrounds according to information provided by the university’s athletics site.
In recent years, Western Illinois has seen individual players recognized for their achievements; in 2017, a player earned The Summit League Women’s Tennis Player of the Week honor according to the official website.
The Leathernecks will continue their spring season with upcoming matches on the road against Tennessee State as they look to build on their recent successes. For more updates and information about Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women’s Tennis, fans are encouraged to visit GoLeathernecks.com or follow them on social media platforms.
