PISCATAWAY, N.J.  – Junior Kat Muzik of Rutgers women's tennis has been named the 2019 Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award Northeast recipient by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA).
 
"We are very proud of Kat," said Head Coach Hilary Ritchie. "This is a prestigious award and she is very deserving of it."
 
The ITA/Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award recognizes outstanding individuals in all divisions at the regional and national level. This award which dates back to 1982, goes to NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and JUCO men's and women's players who have exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and leadership as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements.
 
Muzik was also named Rutgers' Big Ten Sportsmanship Award honoree for the Scarlet Knights this season. On the court, she led the team at the No. 1 doubles spot and No. 3 singles position this year. The Mabelton, Georgia, native recorded 19 overall singles wins, 11 dual singles wins, and four Big Ten singles wins in 2018-19. She also contributed to 17 overall doubles wins this season.
 
Additionally, Muzik picked up the team's Red and Black Award, awarded to the person who continues to lift the team up with their positive RU spirit.
 
About the Intercollegiate Tennis Association
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is committed to serving college tennis and returning the leaders of tomorrow. As the governing body of college tennis, the ITA oversees men's and women's varsity tennis at NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and Junior/Community College divisions. The ITA administers a comprehensive awards and rankings program for men's and women's varsity players, coaches and teams in all divisions, providing recognition for their accomplishments on and off the court. For more information on the ITA, visit the ITA website at www.itatennis.com, like the ITA on Facebook or follow @ITA_Tennis on Twitter and Instagram.www.itatennis.com.
 
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