Jersey Mike’s A Sub Above WAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week Announced

4/1/2025 4:00:00 PM

ARLINGTON, Texas –Grand Canyon University's Bella Crossman and Seattle U’s doubles team of Lamija Avdic and Natalia Michta have been named the Jersey Mike’s A Sub Above Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Women’s Tennis Players of the Week for the competition week ending on Sunday, March 30.

Freshman Bella Crossman impressed in both singles and doubles this week. Competing on Court 3, she maintained a perfect record, not dropping a single set in either discipline. In doubles, Crossman dominated on Court 2. Her performance was pivotal in Grand Canyon’s victories over Seattle U and Utah Tech at the GCU Tennis Facility. Crossman's 6-3, 6-1 triumph in singles against Seattle U was particularly noteworthy, as it significantly contributed to GCU securing four straight singles victories after initially losing the doubles point. The following day, against Utah Tech, she continued her dominance with a 6-0, 6-1 win, elevating her season record to an impressive 10-3.

The duo of sophomore Lamija Avdic and junior Natalia Michta excelled in the No. 1 doubles spot. The pair extended their undefeated streak to eight matches, showcasing their dominance with a 6-2 victory over Grand Canyon and a 6-3 win against Utah Tech. Their consistent performances have been crucial in securing the doubles point for the Redhawks, influencing the outcomes of their matches significantly. Additionally, Avdic and Michta contributed to singles play, with Michta clinching a crucial game in a hard-fought three-set battle, which ultimately sealed a 5-2 victory for Seattle U over Utah Tech. Advic has been unbeatable in singles play since March 2, maintaining a four-match winning streak. 


2025 Jersey Mike’s A Sub Above WAC Women’s Tennis Weekly Awards

WOMEN’S SINGLES PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Dania Deaifi, Jr., Grand Canyon (Jan. 21)
Duru Kuscu, Fr., Tarleton State (Jan. 28)
Maria Castano, Fr. Tarleton State (Feb. 4)
Bella Crossman, Fr., Grand Canyon (Feb. 11)
Emma Persson, Jr., Tarleton State (Feb. 18)
Karina Hofbauer, Fr., Grand Canyon (Feb. 25)
Noelia Lorca, Sr., Tarleton State (March 4)
Gala Arangio, So., Grand Canyon (March 11)
Lamija Avdic, So., Seattle U (March 18)
Duru Kuscu, Fr., Tarleton State (March 25)
Bella Crossman, Fr., Grand Canyon (April 1)

WOMEN’S DOUBLES PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Gala Arangio, So., & Valentina Del Marco, Sr., Grand Canyon (Jan. 21)  
Maretha Burger, Sr., & Emma Persson, Jr., Tarleton State (Jan. 28)  
Noelia Lorca, Sr., & Ximena Morales, Jr., Tarleton State (Feb. 4)  
Bella Crossman, Fr., & Angelina Mihajlovic, Fr., Grand Canyon (Feb. 11)  
Maretha Burger, Sr., & Emma Persson, Jr., Tarleton State (Feb. 18)  
Maretha Burger, Sr., & Emma Persson, Jr., Tarleton State (Feb. 25)  
Maretha Burger, Sr., & Emma Persson, Jr., Tarleton State (March 4)  
Valentina Del Marco, Sr., & Peyton Duckett, Fr., Grand Canyon (March 11)
Noelia Lorca, Sr., and Ximena Morales, Jr., Tarleton State (March 18)
Noelia Lorca, Sr., & Emma Persson, Jr., Tarleton State (March 25)
Lamija Avdic, So., & Natalia Michta, Jr., Seattle U (April 1)