OGDEN, Utah—For the second consecutive week, Idaho junior Maria Tavares has been recognized as the Big Sky Women's Tennis Player of the Week the conference announced on Wednesday.
Tavares teamed with Marianna Petrei at No. 1 doubles in Idaho's nonconference match against Montana State. The Vandals' top pairing picked up a 7-5 win. For the first time all season, Tavares played at No. 1 singles in the match and won 6-0, 6-2 at the top spot as the Vandals defeated the Bobcats 6-1.
The Porto, Portugal, native, followed up with another singles win in Idaho's 4-1 win over Boise State.