SPARTANBURG, SC --The Citadel’s James Eason has been named the Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week for the week ending Mar. 13.

Eason, a sophomore from Christchurch, New Zealand, completed the week with a 6-0 record at No.3 singles and has now won 10 consecutive singles matches. The award marks the second accolade Eason has received in the 2006 season, as he improved his overall record to 11-2. He also recorded a 4-1 mark at No.1 doubles playing alongside teammate Ananda Sawmaynaden. With his 10 straight victories, Eason has the longest active winning streak in the Southern Conference.

Eason and the Bulldogs return to the court on Thursday, Mar. 16 to entertain the Bucknell Bison. The first serve for that contest is set for 2 p.m.