April 10, 2009

UNCG's Seyrek named SoCon Men's Tennis Player of the Month

SPARTANBURG, SC - UNC Greensboro No. 1 singles player Orcun Seyrek has been named Men's Tennis Player of the Month for the month of March.

For the month, Seyrek went 9-0, including 5-0 in SoCon play, to help lead the Spartans to their best start in SoCon play (5-0) since 2001. The freshman also went 7-2 in doubles play with teammate Aresl Kumdereli, including 4-1 in conference matches.

Currently, Seyrek, a freshman from Istanbul, Turkey, has won 12 straight matches and is 21-3 overall on the season. He is 16-1 during the spring season, including 7-0 during Southern Conference play.

The Spartans return to action Saturday afternoon when they host Georgia Southern for a 12 noon match.

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