Padilla Named SCAC Men's Tennis Singles Player of the Week

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Austin College men's tennis player Andres Padilla has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Singles Player of the Week, the league office has announced. 

Padilla, a freshman from League City, went 3-0 this weekend in the team's three matches. To start the weekend off, Padilla earned a 6-1, 6-0 result at Line 3 against Howard Payne, which clinched the victory for the team.

Then on Saturday, Padilla fought off a tough line 5 Hardin-Simmons opponent in two close sets 7-5, 7-5. To round the weekend out, Padilla took the win at No. 4 singles against McMurry.

Austin College athletic teams participate as a member of the NCAA Division III and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.