Baylor WT’s Herrero Brings Home Pair of ITA Region Awards

[Pirtle, Krista]

BAYLOR ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS – June 6, 2022

Baylor WT’s Herrero Brings Home Pair of ITA Region Awards
Senior is the first Bear to win both Cissie Leary and Arthur Ashe Awards in the same season
For more information contact: Krista Pirtle, 254-447-8610, Krista_Pirtle at baylor.edu<mailto:Krista_Pirtle at baylor.edu>


WACO, Texas – Baylor senior Alicia Herrero received a pair of Texas Region awards by the ITA, the organization announced on Monday. Herrero received the Cissie Leary Sportsmanship Award as well as the Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship and Leadership Award.



Herrero becomes the first Bear since Ema Burgic in 2015 to receive the Arthur Ashe Award and the first Baylor player since Theresa Van Zyl in 2018 to bring home the Cissie Leary Sportsmanship Award.



The Manuel Valencia, Spain, native finished her Baylor career strong. In the fall of 2021, Herrero advanced to the ITA Fall Nationals in singles and doubles where she was a national semifinalist alongside her partner, Mel Krywoj.



Krywoj and Herrero would go on to be the first duo in Baylor history to be ranked No. 1 in the nation. The duo were later named ITA All-Americans and members of the First-Team All-Big 12. They advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Singles and Doubles Championships.


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Krista Pirtle | Associate Director of Athletics Communications
Department of Athletics | Baylor University
C: 254-447-8610

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