RICHARDSON, TX (03.30.21) - UT Dallas junior Svaksha Iyengar has been named the American Southwest Conference East Division Women's Tennis Player of the Week, announced by the league office Tuesday afternoon.

Iyengar, a native of Prosper, earned wins at singles and doubles as the Comets downed East Texas Baptist, 8-1, Saturday afternoon in ASC East play. Now a two-time ASC Player of the Week honoree over her career, Iyengar handled her opponent at No. 6 singles, 6-1, 6-3, and teamed up with partner Stephanie Joseph for an 8-3 win at No. 2 doubles as the division-leading Comets improved to 2-0 in ASC East play.

The Comets (5-3, 2-0 ASC East) return to action Friday with home matches against Louisiana College and Western New Mexico.