March 20, 2024--Mount St. Mary's graduate student Sofia Kostirko has been named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Player of the Week.  Kostirko went 2-0 for the Mountaineers at the No. 1 singles spot in the lineup this past week.

Kostirko posted a pair of straight set wins last week, topping Rhode Island's Sophie Herrman (6-2, 6-2) and Niagara's Elena Mayet (6-2, 6-0).  Kostirko improved her season record to 6-0 in dual matches this season, all at the No. 1 singles position.  Overall, she is 8-4 in singles competition this year while also tying for the team lead with six doubles wins.

The Mountaineers return to the court on Sunday against MAAC rival Fairfield at 12:00 p.m. at the Mount St. Mary's Tennis Courts.