Mana Fawcett and Jessica Hess of Western Illinois University were named Doubles Team of the Week on March 12 after a strong performance in recent women’s tennis matches. This marks the fourth week in a row that the pair has received this recognition.
The award comes after Fawcett and Hess secured a 6-4 win at the No. 1 doubles position against Northern Iowa, helping Western Illinois claim the doubles point early in the match. Their efforts contributed to another successful week for the Leathernecks as they continue their spring season.
Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women’s Tennis competes at the NCAA Division I level, according to the official website. The team is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference and operates from Macomb, Illinois, as reported by the official website.
The program draws student-athletes from diverse global backgrounds, according to information provided by the official website. In previous years, such as 2017, Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women’s Tennis has seen individual players earn weekly honors within their conference, according to the official website.
The Leathernecks will return home to begin conference play against Southern Indiana. Updates about team progress can be found on GoLeathernecks.com and through their social media channels.
