Rose Picks Up ITA Regional Award

May 15, 2013 | Cowgirl Tennis

May 15, 2013

STILLWATER -

Oklahoma State women's tennis senior Malika Rose has received the Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award for the Central region, it was announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association on Wednesday.

The ITA/Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award recognizes outstanding individuals in all divisions at the regional and national level. This award which dates back to 1982, goes to NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and JUCO men's and women's players who have exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and leadership as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements. This is Rose's first time to receive the award.

Rose, along with teammate Kanyapat Narattana, will compete in the NCAA doubles championships in Champaign, Ill., beginning on May 22.