SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Chattanooga’s Tomas Rodriguez has been named the Southern Conference men’s tennis player of the week for all matches played Jan. 25-31, the conference office announced Monday.
 
Rodriguez, a sophomore, went 1-0 at No. 1 singles and fell in a tiebreaker at No. 1 doubles in the Mocs’ lone match of the week, a 6-1 loss at Alabama on Jan. 29.
 
In singles play, the native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, scored the lone point of the match for Chattanooga, fighting back to earn a 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-7) win against the Crimson Tide’s top player, Patrick Kaukovalta.
 
In doubles play, Rodriguez and teammate Peyton Gatti, fell 7-6 (7-4).
 
Chattanooga (0-2) hosts Austin Peay on Saturday, Feb. 6, and Belmont the following day.  
 
Also nominated: Rossouw Norval (Samford).
 
SoCon Men’s Tennis Players of the Week
Jan. 25 – Dimitri Badra, ETSU
Feb. 1 – Tomas Rodriguez, Chattanooga