Tuesday, March 20, 2007
PC's Matthew Martin Named SAC Men's Tennis Player Of The Week
ROCK HILL, S.C. - Matthew Martin
of Presbyterian College has been named the South Atlantic
Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week announced league
officials Tuesday. This marks the second time this season
Martin has earned this honor.
Martin, a freshman from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada,
posted wins at singles and doubles play as Presbyterian
defeated rival Newberry College 8-1. Martin posted a
straight set win over Daryl Van Vuuren 6-3, 6-1 at No. 2
singles.
Martin and No. 1 doubles partner Aaron Chapman recorded a
win over Jeremy Smith and Van Vuuren. Martin and Chapman are
currently ranked No. 22 in NCAA Division II doubles.
The SAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week is selected by a
vote of the league's eight sports information directors.
Previous Winners
Feb. 13 Jose Velazquez, Catawba
Feb. 20 Hendrik Ternieden, Wingate
Feb. 27 Matthew Martin, Presbyterian
Mar. 6 Francisco Contreras, Mars Hill
Mar. 13 Sean Soltan, Catawba
Mar. 20 Matthew Martin, Presbyterian