MELBOURNE, Fla. - The Sunshine State Conference announced the players of the week for the week of March 10-16 on Monday afternoon. Nova Southeastern Athletics had two student-athletes recognized, as Ita Habekovic (Women's Tennis) and Haruka Muta (Women's Golf) were recognized for their performances. 

Habekovic repeats as the Sunshine State Conference Women's Tennis player of the week, leading NSU to wins over Wayne State (5-1), Hillsdale (7-0), and No. 6 Flagler (7-0). Playing from #2 singles, the Croatian delivered a 6-3, 6-4 win against Wayne State, a 6-1, 6-1 win versus Hillsdale, and a 6-3, 6-3 win over Flagler. Habekovic and partner Kristyna Hranacova were victorious at #1 doubles against Wayne State (6-1) and Flagler (6-3). This is the second SSC Player of the Week of the season and career for Habekovic. 

Muta wins the first SSC Women's Golfer of the Week honor of her career, leading the Sharks to victory at the Space Coast Collegiate Championship. Muta won the tournament at Duran Golf Club in Viera, Florida. The Funabashi, Japan native was crowned champion after outscoring 64 golfers with a 54-hole score of 4-under, 212 following rounds of 73-70-69. The senior tallied 13 birdies and a pair of eagles to win the tournament by six strokes.