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Nina Mitrofanova Qualifies for NCAA Women's Tennis Singles Championships

Nina Mitrofanova Qualifies for NCAA Women's Tennis Singles Championships
Posted: May 12, 2021

The NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Committee announced its 2021 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championships Singles and Doubles qualifiers, naming Southwestern sophomore Nina Mitrofanova to the list of 32 singles qualifiers. 

Mitrofanova, who earned All-American status in 2019, was the No. 1-ranked singles player in the West Region, the highest regional ranking in program history. She posted a 10-6 record for the Pirates, including a 10-1 record against NCAA Division III opponents. 

Southwestern went 15-4 with an undefeated record against NCAA Division III opponents, winning the program's first Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Championship, earning the program's first trip to the NCAA Tournament. 

The national committee selected a percentage of singles players and doubles teams from each of the four regions for the individual championships. The individual championships consist of 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams. The selection of teams and individuals for the championships is based on the won-lost record, the strength of schedule, and eligibility and availability of student-athletes. 

The team championship will take place May 24-26, while the individual championships will be  May 28-30, both at Champions Tennis Club, Chattanooga, TN; hosted by the University of the South and the Chattanooga Sports Commission.