University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

AIKEN, S.C. - University of South Carolina Aiken women’s tennis standout Karina Blas has been named the Hutson-Etherredge Companies and Auto-Owners Insurance USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending March 3, 2019.

Blas helped the Pacers to one of their biggest wins in recent history. 

A native of Tarnow, Poland, Blas went 2-0 while helping the squad to a 5-2 win over Francis Marion. 

Blas was part of the victorious No. 3 doubles team by a score of 6-1. She also competed at No. 3 singles, winning 6-4, 6-3. 

It marked the first win for USC Aiken over Francis Marion since the 2005 season.
 
The Hutson-Etherredge Companies and Auto-Owners Insurance USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week honors one student-athlete each week from an in-season sport for their hard work and effort. 

  3/4 - Karina Blas
2/24 - Katie Painter
2/17 - Xzavier Barmore