Fayetteville, N.C. - The USA South Athletic Conference has released its postseason awards for women's tennis, with a total of 30 student-athletes being recognized. N.C. Wesleyan had two players garner accolades, led by freshman Natalia Lopez who was named to the league's First Team and became just the second Bishop in history to earn Rookie of the Year honors. Joining her as an honoree was sophomore Katie Beeman, who picks up her second straight All-Sportsmanship award.
Lopez, who hails from Maracaibo, Venezuela, played the #1 singles position throughout the season for the Bishops, posting an overall and conference record of 11-1. At top-seeded doubles, she posted a 9-2 overall and USA South record, including a 7-1 mark with Beeman. Additionally, this spring saw Lopez collect USA South Player of the Week honors on one occasion and USA South Rookie of the Week accolades three times.
Elsewhere around the league, Methodist University's Laura Baker collected Player of the Year honors while her coach, Francie Barragan, was named Coach of the Year.
To view the complete USA South All-Conference team in women's tennis, please visit www.usasouth.net.