Rognlien Wins Prestigious Chris Evert Award

MOORHEAD, Minn. (5/10/11)—Andrea Rognlien became the first player in school history to earn the prestigious Chris Evert Award for MIAC women's tennis it was announced on Tuesday. Rognlien led the MIAC in overall single winning percentage in 2012.

Rognlien was also named to the MIAC All-Conference Team in singles. The two awards cap a storied career that featured medical problems due to a blood clot. After missing her entire sophomore season, Rognlien then went 28-8 in her final two seasons in singles play.

The Chris Evert Award annually recognizes a senior tennis student-athlete with outstanding sportsmanship and exemplary athletic, academic and humanitarian accomplishments. 

In addition to all her off-the-court qualifications, Rognlien had a marvelous senior season for the Cobbers, earning All-Conference singles honors to go along with the Chris Evert Award. Rognlien was nearly unbeatable in singles play in 2012. In addition to her 16-2 overall record, she was also 9-1 in conference play. Rognlien's play helped the Cobbers post a 13-8 overall record and a 4-6 mark in the MIAC. She also helped keep the Cobbers in playoff contention for a MIAC Playoff bid into the final weekend of the season. 



Complete 2012 MIAC All-Conference Award List and Details