SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Furman’s Ivan Mitric has been named the Southern Conference men’s tennis player of the week for all matches played Feb. 26-March 4, the conference announced Tuesday. Mitric, who sits at 7-3 in singles and 8-3 in doubles on the season, earned a win in each this week. The nod is Mitric’s second of the season.

In singles action, the native of Toronto, Ontario, earned a win against Georgia Southern’s Antonio Muniz as he won the first set 7-6 (5) and dropped the second set 5-7 before rallying for a convincing 6-1 third-set win. Mitric, who competes at No. 1, is ranked No. 104 nationally.  

In doubles play, the sophomore and his partner, Jake Munns, swept the Eagles’ top duo 6-0.

Mitric and the Paladins return to action on March 16, hosting UNCG in a conference showdown slated for noon.

Also nominated: Yusuf Khamis (ETSU), Olivier Stuart (Mercer) and Tomas Rodriguez (Chattanooga).

SoCon Men’s Tennis Players of the Week

Feb. 5 – Frazier Rengifo, ETSU
Feb. 12 – Olivier Stuart, Mercer
Feb. 19 – Ivan Mitric, Furman
Feb. 26 – Frazier Rengifo, ETSU
March 5 – Ivan Mitric, Furman