Spring 2008: One of three seniors on the squad...Posted a 10-9 singles mark, splitting time at the No. 3, 4, and 5 positions...Partnered with Dariana Kozmina, Mateja Podgorsek, and Kiera Strickland to post a 6-10 doubles mark.
Fall 2007: Participated in three tournaments for the Panthers...Advanced to the final round in consolation at the Thomasville Invitational, defeating a field of players from West Florida and Valdosta State...Teamed with Martina Nitkova in doubles to advance to the finals at the Deacon Classic...Finished the fall season with a 1-5 singles mark...Named to the Dean’s List.
Spring 2007: Finished the season on a six match win streak...Played primarily at the No. 3 position...Had a 13-9 singles record and 12-7 mark in dual action...Teamed with Emma Stahl-Johansson (6-7) and Dariana Kozmina (4-6) in spring action...Earned Dean list and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll honors...Received CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award.
Fall 2006: Won her first collegiate singles tournament at the UTC Invitational posting a 5-0 record...Won two of three matches at Wofford...Partnered with Emma Stahl-Johannson recording a 4-4 mark...Finished the fall season with an 8-2 singles mark...Earned Athletic Director’s Honor Roll honors.
Spring 2006: Rachel had a 9-7 singles record in dual match play for the Panthers...She competed at the No. 3 and No. 4 spots....Rachel posted a 3-11 doubles record, playing with three different partners...She earned a spot on the Dean’s List and the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll...Rachel received a Commissioner’s Academic Award.
Fall 2005: Was 7-4 in singles competition... Won three of five at the ITA Southern Regional...Completed the fall season 3-5 in doubles...Partnered with Kiera Strickland posting a 3-3 record.
Spring 2005: Played for Birmingham Southern at the No. 2 position recording an 11-10 mark...Posted an overall doubles dual record of 9-10...Partnered with Cammie Nix (8-9) and Stephanie Boucher (0-1).
Prep: Ranked among the top three players in Georgia and top eight in the South (18 and under) while competing for Lakeside High School.
Personal: Born on May 1, 1986 to Clifford and Camille Malina...One of five children...Has three brothers and one sister...Enjoys running, rock climbing, snow boarding and going out...Favorite athlete is Steffi Graf...Career goal is in corporate fitness ...Majoring in Exercise Science.
