NEWARK, NJ–Irene Cocero has been selected Big South Player of the Week for the second time this season the league office announced.

Cocero, a senior from Alcala De Henares, Spain, combined for four wins last weekend over FDU and Hofstra.

In doubles play against FDU, Laura Wipfli and Irene Cocero teamed for a 6-1 win at No. 1 doubles. Cocero battled through three sets at No. 3 singles, claiming the first in a tiebreak, 7-6, before dropping the second, 6-3. She sealed the match with a 6-4 win in the deciding set.

Cocero and Laura Wipfli opened the day with a dominant 6–1 win over Aida Oviedo and Aryanah Kahnamoui, finishing first and setting the early momentum at No. 1 doubles against Hofstra. At No. 3 singles, Cocero secured a 6–4, 6–2 victory against Bohdana Bilokon.

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2026 Big South Player of the Week
Irene Cocero - February 25
Laura Wipfli — February 18
Paula Menendez Alvarez — February 11
Irene Cocero — February 4
Laura Wipfli — January 28

2026 Big South Rookie of the Week
Diana Fernandes — February 18