USD's Selena Bird Honored as Summit League Tennis Peak Performer

The sophomore earns weekly conference award after going undefeated in singles matches.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:23pm

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Selena Bird, a sophomore on the University of South Dakota women's tennis team, has been named the Kwik Star Summit League Women's Tennis Peak Performer of the Week for singles. The conference announced the honor on Tuesday morning after Bird posted a perfect 2-0 record in singles matches over the weekend.

Why it matters

This award recognizes Bird's strong individual performance and helps raise the profile of the USD women's tennis program, which competes in the Summit League conference. Player of the Week honors are an important milestone for student-athletes and can boost their confidence and momentum as the season progresses.

The details

Bird, a sophomore from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, earned the weekly conference honor after going undefeated in her two singles matches over the weekend. The Coyotes women's tennis team competed in dual matches, with Bird contributing to the team's overall success with her perfect individual record.

  • The Summit League announced Bird as the Women's Tennis Peak Performer of the Week on Tuesday, April 3, 2026.
  • Bird posted her 2-0 singles record over the weekend of April 1-2, 2026.

The players

Selena Bird

A sophomore on the University of South Dakota women's tennis team, hailing from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

University of South Dakota

The NCAA Division I school where Selena Bird plays on the women's tennis team, competing in the Summit League conference.

Summit League

The NCAA Division I athletic conference that includes the University of South Dakota and awards the Women's Tennis Peak Performer of the Week honor.

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What’s next

Bird and the USD women's tennis team will look to build on her individual success as they continue their conference schedule in the coming weeks, with the goal of qualifying for the Summit League tournament.

The takeaway

Selena Bird's recognition as the Summit League Women's Tennis Peak Performer showcases the talent and potential of the University of South Dakota program, which continues to develop strong individual players who can contribute to the team's overall success.