Episode

Freshman Star Shines in BIG EAST

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College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jun 8, 2026
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Summary

Freshman phenom Kira Farrakhova just made history for Seton Hall, winning BIG EAST Freshman of the Year and earning All-BIG EAST First Team honors — the first Pirate to do either since 2016. Dominating at No. 1 singles with 10 wins (7 in straight sets), she held her own against top rivals, even beating All-BIG EAST players and earning Player of the Week for her win over a ranked Delaware opponent. Her season total: 18-14 in singles, plus 10 doubles wins with partners Isabelle May and Anastasia Sereda, including key conference wins against Villanova and Providence. A breakout freshman year that proves she’s ready to lead — and dominate — for years to come. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f0e48b6fbe50c0f6