BUFFALO, NY - Three members of the University at Buffalo women's tennis team were named to the Mid-American Conference's 2000-01 Women's Tennis Honor Roll, as announced by the league office. Juniors Kendra Pyke (Watertown, NY/Watertown) and Jennifer Wong (Penfield, NY/Penfield) and sophomore Karen Maynard (Poughkeepsie, NY/Spackenkill) all received recognition from the MAC for their academic and athletic performance. Student-athletes must obtain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00, earn a varsity letter for the current season and have attended the institution for a full year to be eligible for the honor.

The Bulls completed their season with a 3-16 overall dual meet record and a 1-8 Mid-American Conference record. They earned their first-ever MAC win on April 6, a 5-2 victory over Akron. Maynard, a mechanical engineering major, was the Bulls' Most Valuable Player during the 2000-01 season, posting a 1-10 overall record at first singles. Her victory was a 6-4, 6-1 win over Arianna Rojas-Serpa in Buffalo's win over Akron. Pyke, a geology major, was the Bulls' Most Improved Player during the 2000-01 season, finishing the year with a 2-8 overall record and a 1-4 MAC record at fourth singles. She teamed with Wong for an 8-4 victory at second doubles over Akron's Sara Hirschy and Melissa Emich, securing the doubles point in Buffalo's first-ever MAC victory. Wong, a mechanical engineering major, also posted a 1-6 singles record during the year.