SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Furman’s Katarina Kozarov has been named the Southern Conference women’s tennis player of the week for all matches played March 13-19, the conference announced Tuesday.

The Novi Sad, Serbia, native earned two wins at the No. 1 singles spot last week, beginning with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Kristin Rehse of Georgia State on March 17 that helped Furman pick up the 4-3 win. Kozarov then earned a win over Katie Sidor of Mercer 6-4, 6-4 to help the Paladins pick up the 6-1 win and improve to 1-0 in conference play.

In doubles action, the sophomore went 2-0 at flight two doubles with partner Gabby Rodriguez. The pair earned its first win of the week 6-3 over Rehse and Damira Muminovic of Georgia State, helping Furman earn the doubles point in a close nonconference match. The duo then defeated Christie Cesarini and Celine Schepers of Mercer, 6-4, on March 18.

Furman returns to the court for a doubleheader on March 21 as it welcomes in-state rival Wofford and Brenau. The SoCon match against Wofford is set to begin at 3 p.m. followed by the Brenau match at 6:30 p.m.

Also nominated: Ioanna Markesini (ETSU), Brianna Gomez (UNCG) and Grace Jennings (Samford).

SoCon Women’s Tennis Players of the Week

Feb. 6 – Holly Horsfall, Samford

Feb. 13 – Elsa Pool, Samford

Feb. 20 – Ioanna Markesini, ETSU

Feb. 27 – Alory Pereira, ETSU

March 6 – Samantha Caswell, Chattanooga

March 13 – Nancy Bridges, UNCG

March 20 – Katarina Kozarov, Furman