SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Davidson's Joe Schafer has been named the Southern Conference's Men's Tennis Player of the Week for all matches played March 4-10.  Schafer went 5-1 in singles and doubles play last week as the Wildcats went 2-1 in league play.  The Wildcats earned wins over Chattanooga (5-2) and The Citadel (5-2) before falling to the College of Charleston (4-3).

Schafer clinched the match point against UTC with a dramatic three-set victory over Manuel Barroetavena at No. 2 singles (4-6, 6-2, 6-3). His other two singles wins during the week came in straight sets as he topped The Citadel's Dillon Berkabile 6-1, 6-3 and College of Charleston's Sebastian Lopez 6-1, 7-5.

The senior was paired with Ethan Kallick at No. 1 doubles for Davidson, and the Wildcats' top tandem went 2-1 last week.  Schafer and Kallick edged UTC's Chris Smith and Roberto Vieira (9-8) before falling to The Citadel's David Orces and Oliver Dedding (8-3).  Schafer and Kallick closed the week with an 8-6 victory over CofC's Brice Allanic and Charlie Ghriskey.

Schafer has a team-best record of 8-3 in singles play, including a 3-0 mark in SoCon action.  Schafer and Kallick are 4-2 at No. 1 doubles for the Wildcats.

Davidson (8-4, 2-1 SoCon) returns to the courts Wednesday afternoon when the Wildcats host Elon (5-4, 1-0 SoCon).

Other top performers in the Southern Conference included Appalachian State's Steve Karendal, The Citadel's Orces, UNCG's William Albright, Samford's Zac Dunkle and Chattanooga's Ankit Chopra.

SoCon Men's Tennis Player of the Week

Feb. 12 - Manuel Barroetavena, UTC

Feb. 19 - James Dougherty, UNCG

Feb. 26 - Fares Kilani, Samford

March 5 - Cameron Silverman, Elon

March 13 - Joe Schafer, Davidson