Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Macon, Ga. - For the second week in a row, a Florida Atlantic player has captured weekly honors. David Demers was named Atlantic Sun Player of the week today by the conference office.

Demers led the Owls to two victories and ended the week 3-0 at no. 2 singles and no. 1 doubles. Demers, a native of Duisberg, Germany, defeated conference foe Jacksonville, 6-0, 6-0.

He returned to the court two days later to capture a hard fought contest against FAMU, 6-4, 6-4. He also was a part of the doubles team that won 8-5.

FAU will be back in action when they take intrastate and league rival Stetson, Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m.

The Atlantic Sun Conference announces the Player of the Week every Tuesday during the 2006 men's tennis campaign.

The 11-member league headquartered in Macon, Ga., consists of Belmont, Campbell, ETSU, Florida Atlantic, Gardner-Webb, Jacksonville, Kennesaw State, Lipscomb, Mercer, North Florida and Stetson.