VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – South Carolina State Daria Sekerina  was chosen as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tennis Athlete of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday. Teammate Maria Craciun was named the Rookie of the Week.

       Sekerina (Sr., Latvia) guided her team to two victories last week. Against Wofford, she defeated Sabrina Smyers in straight sets 6-2, 6-3 at the number one position. In doubles action, she teamed with Craciun and won 8-2. In the win over Davidson, Sekerina topped Virginia Berry 6-4, 6-1 and won the doubles point 8-4.

      Craciun (Fr., Romania) won in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 at the number three position against Wofford's Haley Baird. She followed that performance with a 6-0, 6-3 win against Davidson's Ali Gores.