SPARTANBURG, S.C. ? Furman’s Andy Juc has been named the Southern Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week for all matches played February 17-23 the league office announced Tuesday (Feb. 24).  Lake went 2-1 in singles play last week and was 3-1 in doubles action.  The Player of the Week award is voted on by the league’s sports information directors. 

Juc started the week with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Charlotte’s Moritz Bernhoerster at No. 1 singles.  After falling to No. 16 Jean-Yves Aubone (6-2, 3-6, 6-4) of Florida State, he closed the week with a 6-1, 5-7, 11-9 victory over No. 27 Bruno Rosa of Rice to run his singles record to 3-4 this season.  The senior was 2-1 at No. 1 doubles with Chris Motes last week.  Juc teamed with Bo Ladyman at No. 1 doubles for an 8-2 win over Tim Watson and Jamie McCardell of Washington & Lee.

The Paladins (4-5) return to action Friday (Feb. 27) when they host Cornell at 1:30 p.m.

Other top performers in the Southern Conference included Appalachian State’s Trent Constance, The Citadel’s Yufo Sutanito, Elon’s Chase Helpingstine, Georgia Southern’s Jayraj Jadeja and Samford’s Carson Kadi.

SoCon Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

Feb. 10 ? Damon Gooch, Elon

Feb. 17 ? Bobby Lake, Appalachian State

Feb. 24 ? Andy Juc, Furman