Men’s Player of the Week
Carlos Braun Simo, Quinnipiac
Jr., Munich, Germany, Zurich International School
Carlos Braun Simo went 2-0 at No. 1 singles and 1-1 at No. 1 doubles against Fairfield and Niagara, helping the Bobcats clinch the No. 3 seed in the MAAC postseason. The junior improved to 11-4 in singles play this season and has now won seven of his last eight matches. Braun Simo earned straight-set victories in both singles matches, defeating Krolokowski of Fairfield 6-1, 6-3, and Garcia of Niagara 6-4, 6-0. In doubles play, Braun Simo and partner Alessandro Sciacca picked up a 6-4 win over Niagara’s Garcia and Wong to secure their eighth doubles victory of the season.
Men’s Rookie of the Week
Diego Alcala, Fairfield
Fr., León, Mexico
Diego Alcala went 2-0 in singles to conclude his freshman campaign. He headed up the #2 Singles spot to earn victories over both Quinnipiac and Niagara. Alcala and Domagoj Stabek were clipped at #3 Doubles against QU, and their doubles match against Niagara never began due to the Stags clinching the win during singles play.
Women’s Player of the Week
Willow Renton, Quinnipiac
So., Goshen, KY, North Oldham High School
Willow Renton went 4-0 at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles against Fairfield and Niagara, helping the Bobcats secure back-to-back MAAC regular season championships. Renton remains undefeated in MAAC singles play and extended her singles win streak to nine matches. Renton and partner Caitlin Flower opened the weekend with a 6-3 doubles victory over Fairfield’s Gell and Neyestani. She followed with a straight-sets singles win over Mandma, 6-2, 6-3. Against Niagara, Renton and Flower earned a 6-2 doubles win over Kotok and Melo, and a 6-2, 7-5 singles victory over Garcia Torra.
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About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 45th year of competition during the 2025-26 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan University, Marist University, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena University.
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