Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Macon, Ga. - Stetson's Marcus Echtler was named Atlantic Sun Men's Tennis Player of the Week today after leading the Hatters to an undefeated week.

The sophomore from Venice, Fla., helped Stetson to a 5-0 mark as he went undefeated with a 4-0 singles and a 5-0 doubles showing. In singles play, he earned a 6-2, 6-4 win against Radford's Martin Sayer, who is ranked 22nd. It was the highest ranked singles win in Stetson history. He also knocked off another ranked opponent in #8 Washington College (Div. III). Echtler defeated #20 Arturo Solis in straight sets, 6-3, and 7-5.

He also earned wins against OVC defending champion Jacksonville State, while improving to 10-5 in singles and 10-6 in doubles play.

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.