Bio on Samantha Budai

Dalton Gackle/Iowa State Daily

Sophomore Samantha Budai serves the ball during her singles match against No. 10 Oklahoma State. Oklahoma State defeated Iowa State 4-0.

Brian Mozey

Sophomore Samantha Budai

Hometown: London, Ontario [Canada]

Major: Undecided 

High School Experience:

– Won the London Open in 2011 and 2012

– Ranked top 20 for 17-18 year olds in Canada

– Also played volleyball and badminton during high school  

First Year at Iowa State:

– Went 9-8 in No. 2 singles

– Went 10-9 in No. 1 doubles 

– Biggest win came against West Virginia

Second Year at Iowa State:

– Went 1-1 in No. 2 singles

– Went 8-11 in No. 1 singles

– Went 8-10 in No. 1 doubles

– Biggest wins came against Oklahoma and Kansas State