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Anderson Named BIG EAST Women's Tennis Player of the Week

NEW YORK - After helping Creighton to a 5-2 victory over crosstown opponent, Omaha, Creighton senior Sam Anderson was named BIG EAST Women's Tennis Player of the Week.

Anderson went unbeaten in come-from-behind win over Omaha last Wednesday, teaming with Claire Embreeto earn a 7-5 win at No. 2 Doubles, and winning at No. 5 Singles, 6-2, 6-1.

The Thompson, N.D., native was one of five Bluejays to record singles wins, helping Creighton erase a 2-0 match deficit in order to clinch the win.

Anderson's three singles wins this season is tied for a team-best with Ashley Ishimura.