University of Minnesota Athletics
Angela Buergis Named to Women's Tennis All-Big Ten Team
5/5/2004 12:00:00 AM | Tennis
Buergis is currently ranked 70th in the nation in singles with a 17-10 overall record and a 15-6 mark in dual matches. Minnesota's top player in singles and doubles, Buergis compiled a 7-3 record in Big Ten singles matches to lead the Golden Gophers. During the season, she defeated the 34th-, 38th- and 57th-ranked singles players in the country. Two of her three losses in the Big Ten came to the third- and 75th-ranked players. Buergis teamed with sophomore Nischela Reddy for the majority of the season at No. 1 doubles, posting a 21-15 overall record, a 9-11 dual mark and a 3-5 record in Big Ten action.
Buergis looks to gain a singles bid to the 2004 NCAA Championships. The field for the singles and doubles championships will be announced tomorrow.
2004 All-Big Ten Team
Jennifer McGaffigan, Illinois * #
Cyntha Goulet, Illinois
Linda Tran, Indiana
Dora Vastag, Indiana
Megan Racette, Iowa
Hillary Mintz, Iowa
Michelle DaCosta, Michigan * #
Elizabeth Exon, Michigan
Angela Buergis, Minnesota * #
Cristelle Grier, Northwestern* #
Jessica Rush, Northwestern * #
Katie McGaffigan, Wisconsin*
Big Ten Player of the Year - Cristelle Grier, Northwestern * #
Big Ten Freshman of the Year - Megan Racette, Iowa
Big Ten Coach of the Year - Claire Pollard, Northwestern
* unanimous selection
# repeat selection
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