Yuliya Orkis Named BC Female Student-Athlete of the Month – September
Freshman Yuliya Orkis has been vital to the success of the BC Women’s Tennis team during the first month of the season in 2011.
Playing at number 1 singles and number 1 doubles, Orkis has helped lead the Bulldogs to a 5-2 record during the month of September and a perfect 3-0 mark in the City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC).
After the first month of the season, Orkis holds an unblemished mark at both number 1 singles (6-0) and number 1 doubles (6-0).
For her efforts during the month of September, Orkis has been honored by the CUNYAC on two occasions, first as the conference’s Player of the Week, for the week ending September 11th; and then as the league’s Rookie of the Week, for the week ending September 25th.
Orkis’ highlight of the month came in a thrilling 5-4 Brooklyn victory over non-conference rival Farmingdale State College on September 22nd, as the Brooklyn, NY native took home the win at number 1 singles over Jessica Sickles, 6-1, 6-1, as well as win at number 1 doubles, teaming up with Liana Rivkin to down the duo of Sickles and Kristina Rossano, 9-7.
