Bijlsma Named Mountain West Freshman of the Week

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., – Wyoming Cowgirl Silver Bijlsma was named the Mountain West Women’s Tennis Freshman of the Week, announced Wednesday by the league office. It is the second honor this season for Bijlsma.

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This past week, in 4-0 wins over Fresno State and San Jose State, Bijlsma went 4-0 on the weekend combined in both doubles and singles. Playing at No. 1 doubles, Bijlsma and her partner, Violetta Borodina, picked up 6-1 and 6-2 wins. In singles, Bijlsma earned a couple of straight-set wins at the No. 2 spot. Against Fresno State, she won 6-4 and 6-2 while against SJSU, Bijlsma tallied a quick 6-1 and 6-1 victory.

Bijlsma and the rest of the Cowgirls are on the road this week at Air Force, Thursday and New Mexico Saturday.

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