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Marian Linares named Rookie of the Year

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After a breakout performance on the tennis courts, the Wildcats have collected more accolades. Coach Danielle Steinberg was named Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Coach of the Year in the Central Region, while Maria Linares earned Rookie of the Year honors.

K-State reached the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2003, where the squad upset Kentucky in a stunning 4-3 comeback before falling to No. 14 seed Northwestern in the round of 32. K-State’s 15 wins were the second most in a Spring season in school history, and they finished the year ranked 42nd in the nation.