Women's Tennis | 2/5/2025 1:33:37 PM

NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 5, 2025 — North Carolina Central junior Alejandra Hidalgo Vega was named the MEAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week, while teammate, Mariana Zottoli earned MEAC Rookie of the Week honors. 

Hidalgo Vega (Jr., Madrid, Spain) defeated her No.1 singles opponent 7-5, 6-3 in their lone match of the week played by the Eagles. Hidalgo Vega’s road victory over East Carolina’s Ines Bachir gave the Eagles one of their three points for the match. 

Zottoli (Fr., Tucaman, Argentina) went 2-0 in her match ups against East Carolina earning her first collegiate victory. Zottoli defeated Anne Lou Champion at No.3 singles (6-4, 7-5).  She also won at No. 2 doubles paired with Patricia Palencia 7-6.