• The team finished the season on a three-game winning streak, including victories over New Mexico, Houston and Arizona
• Senior Polina Malykh finished the season with a 6-3 mark in singles, competing in the No. 3 position
• Senior Kate Cusick Truman and junior Leah Heimuli compiled a 14-4 overall record as the No. 1 doubles team
• Malykh and sophomore Emilee Astle tallied a 10-2 overall record as the No. 2 doubles team for BYU
• The Cougars beat No. 33 Denver 4-3 in Provo
Season Review
The BYU women’s tennis team ended the 2019-20 campaign with an 8-3 record in regular-season play while also competing in several fall tournaments.
BYU was coming off a 4-3 home win over Arizona and was scheduled to open up West Coast Conference action hosting St. Mary's on March 14 when the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“First off, we are hoping our fans and Cougar family are safe and healthy during these unpredictable times,” BYU head coach Holly Parkinson Hasler said. "The last few weeks have been difficult, but if there is one thing we learned as a team this past year, it's that we can get through anything together. The girls have so much to be proud of. While it was an unfortunate ending, we were able to see tremendous growth towards what our program is becoming.
“We want to thank our players, staff, athletic department and fans for their continuous support. The future of BYU women's tennis is bright and I am grateful and excited to be a part of it."
BYU claimed eight wins in dual-match play, including decisive victories over Utah State, Grand Canyon, Houston and Arizona. In their biggest upset of the season, the Cougars beat No. 33 Denver 4-3 at home.
BYU also recorded victories over Weber State and Idaho while going 3-1 at home and 4-2 on the road.
• Madeline Almeida Wanlass: WCC All-Academic honorable mention
• Kate Cusick Truman: WCC All-Academic honorable mention
• Leah Heimuli: WCC All-Academic honorable mention
• Polina Malykh: WCC All-Academic Team
The Cougars competed in three preseason tournaments, including the Cal Fall Invitational, the ITA Regional Championships and the CSUN Invitational. The team also participated in the Hawaii Invitational in January before beginning regular season play.
At the Cal Fall Invitational, Emma Jewell advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITA White Singles flight, while doubles team Leah Heimuli and Kate Cusick Truman advanced to the finals of ITA White Doubles. At the ITA Regional Championships, freshman Helen Jiao advanced all the way to the finals of Flight B. At the Hawaii Invitational, BYU snagged two doubles wins and six singles victories to lead the Cougars into their regular season on a high note.
