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Budai Awarded Big 12 Player of the Week
02.28.2017 | Tennis
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior Sami Budai has been named Player of the Week by the Big 12 Conference after helping the Cyclones beat UNI over the weekend.
Budai was impressive against the Panthers, finishing 2-0. In singles, Budai defeated Jieke Stroobant in straight sets, 6-4, 6-0. Budai then went on to win in doubles 6-1 with the help of her partner, Maty Cancini.
Budai, a London, Ontario native, is 6-0 in singles play during the dual season and 7-4 in doubles with Cancini. She has played a crucial role during the Cyclones' six match win streak, while playing at the No.1 spot.
Budai is just the second Cyclone to earn Big 12 Player of the Week honors. Erin Karonis was the first Iowa State athlete to be named Big 12 Player of the Week in 2009.
Budai and the Cyclones will travel to Sioux Falls, S.D. this weekend to take on Sioux Falls and Augustana.
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