BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – Bridgewater State University junior Madeline Von Ruden has been selected as the Little East Conference (LEC) Women’s Tennis Player of the Week.

Von Ruden led the Bears to a season-opening 5-2 victory over the University of Saint Joseph this past weekend down in West Hartford, Connecticut. The Ashley Falls, Massachusetts product teamed with graduate student Mackenzie Silveira for an 8-6 win at first doubles and recorded a 6-4, 6-2 straight set victory at the top singles flight to secure the match.

In four seasons with the Bears, Von Ruden has produced a 24-24 (14-9 LEC) doubles record and is 18-23 (11-10 LEC) in singles play competing exclusively at the top flight.

The LEC Player of the Week honor marks the fourth of Von Ruden's career.

The Bears (1-0) are back in action on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 when they welcome the Pride of Regis College to the Rosen Memorial Courts.