11/13/2026 10:46:00 AM | Women's Tennis
BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo women's tennis junior Sarah Hartel has been named the MAC Female Scholar Athlete of the Week, as announced by the league office on Friday morning.
It is the second honor for Hartel this season and fourth overall for the Bulls, with football's Messiah Burch also earning the honor twice.
Hartel turned in a stellar performance as she defeated Furman's Lillie Murphy 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 at the ITA Conference Masters Championships last weekend. It was a historic performance for Hartel as she becomes the first Bull and the only player from the Mid-American Conference to win a singles match in the main draw of the national event. Hartel ends the fall season with an impressive 9-1 singles record, including 6-1 in tournament play.
For all the latest on UB women's tennis, follow @ubuffalowten on Twitter/X and Instagram and like the UB Women's Tennis Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
It is the second honor for Hartel this season and fourth overall for the Bulls, with football's Messiah Burch also earning the honor twice.
Hartel turned in a stellar performance as she defeated Furman's Lillie Murphy 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 at the ITA Conference Masters Championships last weekend. It was a historic performance for Hartel as she becomes the first Bull and the only player from the Mid-American Conference to win a singles match in the main draw of the national event. Hartel ends the fall season with an impressive 9-1 singles record, including 6-1 in tournament play.
For all the latest on UB women's tennis, follow @ubuffalowten on Twitter/X and Instagram and like the UB Women's Tennis Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
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