For the first time in recent memory, a tennis player from Louisiana College has earned American Southwest Conference Player of the Week honors.

Taylor Henderson (West Monroe, La./West Monroe HS), a junior playing collegiate tennis for the first time, has been named ASC East Women's Player of the Week.

Henderson recorded a 6-1, 6-1 win over LSU-Shreveport's Bernie Riles at No. 1 singles to give the Lady Wildcats' their first match win of the season.
 
Hardin-Simmons senior Lisa Mertz (Cleburne, Texas / Cleburne HS) was named West Player of the Week after she recorded a 6-0, 6-1 win over Texas-Dallas at No. 1 singles and also teamed with Jennifer Chuenge for a victory at No. 1 doubles. Mertz fueled the Cowgirls to a 6-3 team win.