ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College Women's Tennis freshman Marian Aguirre (Plano, TX/Plano) was chosen the Empire 8 Conference Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, September 8.

The rookie started her collegiate career by going 4-0 across singles and doubles. She begins the week with a 24-1 singles ledger.

RSC is back in action on Friday afternoon at SUNY Purchase.

Gator Bites: The Gators have six newcomers and six returnees on this year's roster…Junior Tirzah Spivey (Clifton Park, NY/Schenectady), a two-time All-Empire 8 Conference singles selection, Emma Nuzzi (Glenville, NY/Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake), a grad student, and senior Emma Vander Baan (Barre, MA/Quabbin Regional) headline the returning players…Spivey finished 5-1 at first singles in league play last season… Freshman Marian Aguirre (Plano, TX/Plano) was selected the Empire 8 Conference Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, September 8…The rookie started her collegiate career by going 4-0 across singles and doubles, including a 24-1 singles ledger.