Portland State Athletics

Men's Tennis By: Tyson Rodgers

Portland State's Ohara Nabs Back-to-Back #BigSkyTennis Player of the Week Honors

Portland State and Montana earn the weekly honors for tennis

FARMINGTON, Utah (Jan. 25, 2023) - Portland State's Makoto Ohara won back-to-back Big Sky Tennis Player of the Week laurels, while Montana's Sam Baldwin won on the men's side to give the Grizzlies their second-straight weekly honor of the year. 

Men's Tennis Player of the Week - Sam Baldwin (Montana)
In addition to making SportsCenter's Top 10 plays, Montana's Sam Baldwin had a very impressive week on the court after going 4-0 in a three-match road trip for the Griz. Baldwin won three singles matches in straight sets, while also earning a victory in doubles play with partner Baltazar Wiger-Nordas. Montana won three 7-0 matches over the weekend, with one of those being an out-of-conference contest against Eastern Washington. 

Women's Tennis Player of the Week - Makoto Ohara (Portland State)
Portland State's Makoto Ohara earned her second-straight weekly honor after leading the Vikings to a 5-2 win over Seattle this past Saturday. Ohara was the only Viking to go 2-0 on the day against the Redhawks, following a 6-4 win with partner Elizabeth Strongina in doubles and a 6-1, 5-7, 1-0 (8) victory at No. 5 singles to close out the day.

Follow the Big Sky Conference (@BigSkyConf) on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for all the latest news around the league and use the hashtag #ExperienceElevated. 

Others Nominated
MT: 
Facundo Tumosa (Northern Arizona), Mark Keki (Sacramento State)

WT: Megan Davies (Weber State)

2023 Big Sky Men's Tennis Player of the Week Winners
Jan. 18: Guillermo Martin, Montana
Jan. 25: Sam Baldwin, Montana

2023 Big Sky Women's Tennis Player of the Week Winners
Jan. 18: Makoto Ohara, Portland State
Jan. 25: Makoto Ohara, Portland State