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JUNIOR (2017-18): An All-Mountain West conference honoree in doubles for the second straight year. Went 5-2 overall in singles during the fall which included a three-match winning streak. She and partner Elisa Koonik recorded a 4-6 record in doubles play. She finished with an overall singles mark and 3-2 in MW play. She and Koonik finished with aa 17-12 record in doubles and 11-5 during the spring. The pair also went undefeated in league play. Currently ranks tied for 15th in doubles wins with 51 and 22nd with 47 singles victories.

SOPHOMORE (2016-17): An All-Mountain West selection in doubles for the first time in her career. Went 1-1 at the ITA Mountain Regional and 3-5 overall during the fall. Stormed out in the spring and opened up with a ten-match winning streak. Her record was 19-10 overall and 16-5 in dual play. Went 4-1 in MW action. For the first time in her career, she won MW player of the Week honors for matches played through February 8.  She and Elisa Koonik went 7-4 in the fall which included a trip to the ITA All-American. The pair went 1-1 which included a win over Morales and DiFilippo of San Diego. Opened up the spring on a 5-0 run. The pair concluded the spring 19-7 overall plus a 9-3 record in dual action and ranked as high as 70th in the Oracle/ITA Rankings (March 7). Finished undefeated in MW play (5-0) on the way to earning league honors. 

FRESHMAN (2015-16): Began her career with a 3-9 overall record in the fall. Her first career victory came against Ansley Boarman of Abilene Christian (9/18/15). Qualified for the ITA Mountain Regional Tournament. Had an overall singles record of 13-19 and 10-10 in the spring. Started out dual play by winning five of her first seven matches. In doubles play, she finished with an overall record of 14-16 with three different playing partners. Played mainly with Elisa Koonik in the spring going 10-12 overall and a perfect 4-0 in MW play. An Academic All-MW selection.

HIGH SCHOOL: van Der Ploeg joined the Cowgirl program after a successful career. She ranked 40th in singles and 45th in doubles nationally. van Der Ploeg was a three-time Frisian District Champion. She was the under 16 Dutch National Champion, under 18 runner-up and reached the quarterfinals of the women’s national championship.

PERSONAL: Born September 20, 1997 in Leeuwarden. van Der Ploeg is the daughter of Hendrik van Der Ploeg and Jana Santos. She has two siblings, Rowena and Kevin. Majoring in management.