Bradley University Athletics

Nikki Perlwitz Named Bradley Busey Bank Scholar-Athlete Of The Week

Women's Tennis 9/22/2021 10:30:00 AM

PEORIA, Ill. – Junior Nikki Perlwitz (Weston, Fla./Cypress Bay) has been named this week's Bradley Busey Bank Scholar-Athlete of the Week announced Wednesday after highlighting action for Bradley Women's Tennis at last weekend's Redbird Invitational by claiming the Flight 6 Singles title.

Perlwitz picked up three more wins and is a perfect 6-0 in singles play this Fall after claiming the Flight 6 Singles title this past weekend. She opened the weekend with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Elizabeth Ferdman of Marquette and followed it up with a 3-6, 6-3, 10-7 win against DePaul's Valentina Martin in Saturday's semifinals. In the championship match, Perlwitz was a 6-4, 7-5 winner over Miranda Yuan of the University of Chicago. Perlwitz also went 1-2 in doubles play during the weekend. An international studies major, Perlwitz owns a 3.42 cumulative grade point average.

Each week, a student-athlete is selected as the Bradley Scholar-Athlete of the Week. The individual chosen must be at least a sophomore in academic standing and boast a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average, while displaying a level of athletic excellence.

Perlwitz and the Braves return to action Oct. 8-10 at the Missouri Valley Conference Individuals Championships in Valparaiso, Ind.

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Players Mentioned

Nikki Perlwitz: 5' 7"; Junior

Players Mentioned

Nikki Perlwitz
: 5' 7"; Junior