Big South Announces Men's Tennis Players of the Week - March 4
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (www.BigSouthSports.com) – Presbyterian’s
Matija Samardzic (Podgorica, Montenegro) has been named the Big South Men's Tennis Player of the Week for matches played Feb. 23-March 1, it was announced today. In addition, UNC Asheville’s
Harrison Cooper (Derby, Great Britain) was named the Freshman of the Week.
Samardzic won both of his singles and doubles matches in helping the Blue Hose pick up a 4-3 road win at Chattanooga on Sunday. Teamed with David Mamalat for a 6-1 win at No. 1 doubles, the tandem captured the doubles point for the Blue Hose. Samardzic then recorded a 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 win at No. 3 singles.
Cooper went 2-0 on the week to help lead UNC Asheville over NC Central. His win at No. 4 singles clinched the match for the Bulldogs.