Beavers' Paula Garcia Acebal goes undefeated, named NSIC Player of the Week

The Bemidji State women's tennis player had an impressive start to her collegiate career.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Paula Garcia Acebal, a freshman on the Bemidji State women's tennis team, was named the NSIC Player of the Week after going undefeated in singles and doubles matches against Minnesota Morris and Minnesota Crookston. She won both her singles matches and teamed up for doubles victories as well.

Why it matters

This is the first time in program history that Bemidji State has earned back-to-back NSIC Player of the Week honors, highlighting the strong start to the season for the women's tennis team.

The details

Against Minnesota Morris, Garcia Acebal defeated Allison Bruhn in singles 6-1, 6-1, and teamed up with Marla Davies to win the No. 1 doubles match 6-0. In the match against Minnesota Crookston, Garcia Acebal came back from a first-set loss to defeat Asli Oktay 4-6, 6-2, 10-8 in singles, and also picked up another doubles win with teammate Lauren Rutten.

  • On February 11, 2026, Paula Garcia Acebal was named the NSIC Player of the Week.

The players

Paula Garcia Acebal

A freshman on the Bemidji State women's tennis team who went undefeated in singles and doubles matches last weekend.

Marla Davies

A teammate of Paula Garcia Acebal who teamed up with her to win the No. 1 doubles match against Minnesota Morris.

Lauren Rutten

A sophomore on the Bemidji State women's tennis team who teamed up with Paula Garcia Acebal to win a doubles match against Minnesota Crookston.

Allison Bruhn

A player from Minnesota Morris who lost to Paula Garcia Acebal in singles.

Asli Oktay

A player from Minnesota Crookston who lost to Paula Garcia Acebal in a singles comeback victory.

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The takeaway

Paula Garcia Acebal's impressive start to her collegiate tennis career, including an undefeated weekend and NSIC Player of the Week honors, is a promising sign for the Bemidji State women's tennis team and their potential for success this season.