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2/11/2009 - WOMEN'S TENNIS
Hogan Nets First Career Player of the Week
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MACON, Ga. - Belmont freshman Abbey Hogan notched the clinching point in each of the Bruins' two wins last week, upping her singles record to 6-2 for the season. On Wednesday, the conference office awarded Hogan her first career Player of the Week honor.
Hogan was instrumental in Belmont’s two wins this weekend as she won the clinching match in both contests. Playing number five position on both days, she defeated Lyndsay Ottosen of Murray State 6-3, 6-4 to seal the 4-3 victory for the Bruins on Friday and then beat Allie Cox of Evansville in three sets on Saturday 7-6, 5-7, 6-0 to clinch the 4-3 win for Belmont. In addition, the Houston, Texas native went 2-0 in doubles with partner Abby Leatherwood.
The Atlantic Sun Conference is an 11-member league committed to Building Winners for Life. The A-Sun stands for achievement with integrity in both the academic and athletic arenas, with a focus on the balance between the two for our student-athletes. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun boasts six of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun includes a blend of the most prestigious and dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.
Other Top Performer:
Mackenzie Swindall, Kennesaw State (Stone Mountain, Ga. – Fr. – Undeclared) – The freshman from Northview High School went 2-0 at doubles, partnering with Agatha Palider for an undefeated road trip.
