The Mid-American Conference (MAC) has released its annual Academic All-MAC team for tennis, with Eastern Michigan University (EMU) featuring four student-athletes on the list. Sabina Brichackova, Regina Mendez, Kseniia Saenko, and Prerna Vichare were recognized among a total of 27 student-athletes from various institutions. To qualify for this honor, athletes must maintain at least a 3.2 grade-point average and participate in at least half of their team’s competitions.
Brichackova and Vichare have both earned their third academic awards from the MAC, joining the ranks of Andrea Martinovska and Klara Supejova as Eagles with three such accolades. Meanwhile, Mendez and Saenko received their first academic honors from the MAC, becoming the 34th and 35th EMU players to achieve this recognition since 1987.
Sabina Brichackova concluded her collegiate career with an impressive record in both singles and doubles play. She finished her time at EMU with a total of 119 wins, marking her place as having the 19th-highest total in program history.
Prerna Vichare was named to the All-MAC Second Team for the second time during her senior year. She achieved notable success in both singles and doubles matches throughout her college career.
Regina Mendez led her team with twelve victories this season, showing improvement over previous seasons by doubling her combined wins total compared to last year.
Kseniia Saenko played across multiple positions in singles and doubles matches during the season. She contributed significantly to back-to-back winning seasons for EMU’s women’s tennis team.
The complete list of honored athletes includes representatives from Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Northern Illinois, Miami University, Toledo University, and Western Michigan University alongside those from Eastern Michigan.
Fans are encouraged to follow updates about EMU’s tennis team on their official website and social media platforms.
