Long Beach State University Athletics

Cecilia Costa Earns Back-To-Back Big West Player Of The Week Honors
4/1/2026 2:48:00 PM | Women's Tennis
Costa claims two consecutive honors and her third weekly award of the season after leading the Beach to a 4-3 win over Cal State Fullerton
LONG BEACH, Calif -- Long Beach State's Cecilia Costa has been named the Big West Women's Tennis Player of the Week for the second consecutive week, marking her third honor of the season following her standout performance in the Beach's 4-3 victory over Cal State Fullerton at the Rhodes Tennis Center.
Competing at the top of the lineup, Costa delivered a strong showing in singles, earning a straight-set win over Cal State Fullerton's Martina Markov, 6-2, 6-4. She controlled the match from start to finish, using consistent baseline play and composure in key moments to secure an important point for Long Beach State.
Costa also competed at No. 1 doubles alongside Paulina Franco, where the pair recorded a 6-2 win over Emilie Lugon-Moulin and Seha Yu. The duo's performance marked the only doubles victory for the Beach in the match.
Costa finished the day undefeated across both singles and doubles play while competing in the most competitive positions in the lineup. Her performance at No. 1 singles proved pivotal in Long Beach State's narrow 4-3 win.
With the recognition, Costa continues to be a consistent force at the top of the lineup, earning back-to-back weekly honors and her third Big West Player of the Week award this season.
Competing at the top of the lineup, Costa delivered a strong showing in singles, earning a straight-set win over Cal State Fullerton's Martina Markov, 6-2, 6-4. She controlled the match from start to finish, using consistent baseline play and composure in key moments to secure an important point for Long Beach State.
Costa also competed at No. 1 doubles alongside Paulina Franco, where the pair recorded a 6-2 win over Emilie Lugon-Moulin and Seha Yu. The duo's performance marked the only doubles victory for the Beach in the match.
Costa finished the day undefeated across both singles and doubles play while competing in the most competitive positions in the lineup. Her performance at No. 1 singles proved pivotal in Long Beach State's narrow 4-3 win.
With the recognition, Costa continues to be a consistent force at the top of the lineup, earning back-to-back weekly honors and her third Big West Player of the Week award this season.
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