ATLANTA - On the day in which she delivered the clinching win in the team's final home match of the season, Hattie Sloyan was also named the Collegiate Conference of the South Rookie of the Week for her performance last week.

The award, announced Tuesday afternoon by the league office, gives Sloyan her first career solo CCS weekly honor as she earned Doubles Team of the Week honors with fellow rookie Ella Kate Canaday early in the season.

 


Sloyan stepped up to the top spot in the singles and doubles lineup against Johnson & Wales (NC) last week on the road, picking up wins at both top lines to help the Lions continue their winning streak.

Teaming with Sarah Sanabia at No. 1 doubles, the duo cruised to a 6-2 win over the Wildcats' top doubles team. Then, at No. 1 singles, Sloyan emerged victorious in a hard-fought 6-4, 7-5 triumph, winning in her first career start at the top singles line.

This marks three consecutive weeks in which the Lions have earned top rookie honors in the conference following back-to-back wins for Canaday.

Up next, the Lions have a big CCS road trip this weekend, taking on Maryville this Friday, April 10 before battling Asbury on Saturday, April 11.