BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – Bridgewater State University sophomore Madeline Von Ruden has been selected as the Little East Conference (LEC) Women’s Tennis Co-Player of the Week. Von Ruden shares the weekly honor along with Jenna Lisi of Rhode Island College.

A native of Ashley Falls, Massachusetts, Von Ruden went 2-0 in first singles play and teamed with junior Abigail Ramer (Sherwood, Ore.) for a 3-0 mark at top flight doubles in a perfect 3-0 week for the Bears. The three BSU wins came against Little East foes Salem State University, Western Connecticut State University and Plymouth State University.

Von Ruden and Ramer paired up for an 8-1 win at first doubles in a 6-3 victory over Salem State. The duo also won 8-2 in doubles play during a 9-0 triumph versus WestConn, while Von Ruden posted a 6-2, 6-0 straight set singles decision against the Wolves.

Von Ruden capped off the week as she led the Bears to a 9-0 win over Plymouth State to secure the #3 seed in the upcoming Little East Tournament. Von Ruden recorded a 6-1, 6-2 straight set decision in singles competition and teamed with Ramer for an 8-2 win in doubles play.

In 11 matches this season, the Von Ruden/Ramer tandem is 6-5 in top doubles competition with a 5-2 record against Little East opponents. Von Ruden is also 5-5 in #1 singles play with a 3-3 conference mark.

In two seasons with the Bears, Von Ruden has produced a 15-12 (10-5 LEC) doubles record and is 12-12 (7-6 LEC) in singles play competing exclusively at the top flight.

The BSU women’s tennis team wrapped up regular season play with an overall record of 8-4 including a 6-2 conference mark. Seeded third in the Little East Tournament, the Bears will host #6 Salem State in quarterfinal round action on Tuesday afternoon at three.