SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Samford's Kristin Lewis has been named the Southern Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week for all matches played February 11-17.  Lewis went 2-0 in singles play and was 1-0 at No. 1 doubles for the Bulldogs last week.  Samford went 1-1 with a 4-1 victory over Jacksonville State before falling at Troy, 5-2.

Competing at the top singles spot, Lewis began the week with a straight-sets win over Jacksonville State's Raisa Guasti (6-0, 6-0). The Odenville, Ala., native claimed a 1-6, 6-1, 6-2 win over Troy's Karoline Grymel at No. 1 singles. 

Lewis also helped the Bulldogs pick up a win at No. 1 doubles against Troy.  Paired with Stephanie N'tcha, Samford's top tandem beat Grymel and Anja Cosovic, 8-6.

Samford returns to the courts Wednesday, when the Bulldogs host UAB at 1:00 p.m.

Other top performers in the Southern Conference included Appalachian State's Ellie Linsell, College of Charleston's Samantha Maddox, Elon's Frida Jansaker, UNCG's Stephanie Falcon and Chattanooga's Kelsey Coots. 

SoCon Women's Tennis Player of the Week
Feb. 12 - Jenna Nurik, UTC
Feb. 19 - Kristin Lewis, SAM