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Chen Named PNC Achievers Student-Athlete of the Week
5/10/2021 12:55:00 PM | Women's Tennis
DURHAM, N.C. – Women's tennis senior Kelly Chen has been selected Duke's PNC Achiever's Student-Athlete of the Week after playing a pivotal role in the Blue Devils' win at No. 8 Baylor on Saturday to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
Playing the top spot in the singles lineup, Chen faced an early deficit of 3-6, 1-3 but mounted a comeback, winning four straight games and ultimately taking the second set 7-5. With the final matches completing around her that tied the overall match at 3-3, the pressure mounted on Chen and her No. 67 ranked opponent.
Chen was able to put away her opponent with four consecutive service breaks, building a 5-1 lead in the final set. The Cerritos, Calif., native capped the comeback with four straight points and a forehand winner in the final service game to take the match 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 and send the Blue Devils to the Sweet 16.
Duke is looking to continue its run in the NCAA Tournament with a Sweet 16 matchup set against No. 9 UCF on Sunday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla.
PNC Achievers is a student honors platform that is active at nearly 20 schools and universities across PNC Bank's service area. Honorees are selected locally by designated panels at each respective school, using a set of criteria that includes athletic accomplishments, academic achievement, community service and student leadership.
Duke PNC Achievers Student-Athletes of the Week
Matthew Hurt (men's basketball) – Dec. 21
Adrien Pendaries (men's golf) – Dec. 28
Gina Kim (women's golf) – Jan. 4
Ezra Mellinger (men's track & field) – Jan. 11
Meible Chi (women's tennis) – Jan. 18
Andrew Zhang (men's tennis) – Jan. 25
Jalen Johnson (men's basketball) – Feb. 1
Ellie Winslow (women's swimming & diving) – Feb. 8
Peyton St. George (softball) – Feb. 15
Deja Davis (softball) – Feb. 22
Zoe Superville (women's fencing) – Mar. 1
Erica Shepherd (women's golf) – Mar. 8
Erin Marsh (women's track & field) – Mar. 15
Caroline Jacobsen (softball) – Mar. 22
Thorleifur Ulfarsson (men's soccer) – Mar. 29
Joe Robertson (men's lacrosse) – Apr. 5
Brittany Aveni (women's track & field) – Apr. 12
Gina Kim (women's golf) – Apr. 19
Jameson Kavel (softball) & Michael Sowers (men's lacrosse) – Apr. 26
Sophie Jones (women's soccer) – May 3
#GoDuke
Playing the top spot in the singles lineup, Chen faced an early deficit of 3-6, 1-3 but mounted a comeback, winning four straight games and ultimately taking the second set 7-5. With the final matches completing around her that tied the overall match at 3-3, the pressure mounted on Chen and her No. 67 ranked opponent.
Chen was able to put away her opponent with four consecutive service breaks, building a 5-1 lead in the final set. The Cerritos, Calif., native capped the comeback with four straight points and a forehand winner in the final service game to take the match 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 and send the Blue Devils to the Sweet 16.
Duke is looking to continue its run in the NCAA Tournament with a Sweet 16 matchup set against No. 9 UCF on Sunday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla.
PNC Achievers is a student honors platform that is active at nearly 20 schools and universities across PNC Bank's service area. Honorees are selected locally by designated panels at each respective school, using a set of criteria that includes athletic accomplishments, academic achievement, community service and student leadership.
Duke PNC Achievers Student-Athletes of the Week
Matthew Hurt (men's basketball) – Dec. 21
Adrien Pendaries (men's golf) – Dec. 28
Gina Kim (women's golf) – Jan. 4
Ezra Mellinger (men's track & field) – Jan. 11
Meible Chi (women's tennis) – Jan. 18
Andrew Zhang (men's tennis) – Jan. 25
Jalen Johnson (men's basketball) – Feb. 1
Ellie Winslow (women's swimming & diving) – Feb. 8
Peyton St. George (softball) – Feb. 15
Deja Davis (softball) – Feb. 22
Zoe Superville (women's fencing) – Mar. 1
Erica Shepherd (women's golf) – Mar. 8
Erin Marsh (women's track & field) – Mar. 15
Caroline Jacobsen (softball) – Mar. 22
Thorleifur Ulfarsson (men's soccer) – Mar. 29
Joe Robertson (men's lacrosse) – Apr. 5
Brittany Aveni (women's track & field) – Apr. 12
Gina Kim (women's golf) – Apr. 19
Jameson Kavel (softball) & Michael Sowers (men's lacrosse) – Apr. 26
Sophie Jones (women's soccer) – May 3
#GoDuke
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