mariya slupska junior kiev, ukraine tyler junior college Being at Memphis is a great opportunity for me to improve my game, and I’m convinced it will show in the results at the end of the season. Here we have our goals set up and we work hard to accomplish them. Even when we are off the court, we go through the bigger process of preparation and talk about nutrition, conditioning and mentally preparing. I’m very excited about the upcoming season because we have a lot of tough matches, but it is something that makes us stronger. — Mariya Slupska COMPLETE BIO 2011 MEMPHIS WOMEN’S TENNIS EXPERIENCE | 33 Transferred to the U of M from Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas, and joined the Lady Tigers in January…In one year at TJC, won the top doubles flight at the NJCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Championships with partner Brooke Davis, which helped the Apache Ladies capture the 2010 junior college national title…Posted an 11-2 record in dual matches at the No. 1 slot in singles and went 12-3 in doubles during the 2009-2010 season…Finished the year ranked third nationally in singles and first in doubles while earning All-America status. What her Teammates are Saying Grateful — she is constantly saying “thank you” and asking to hang out. When we do, she never borrows but is always willing to give. She’s just very thankful. — Courtney Collins
