University of Memphis Athletics
Photo by: John Galatas
Tigers earn national team of the month for February play; Story named AAC Player of the Week
Mar 02, 2021 | Men's Tennis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – After a 4-1 month that included a win over No. 17 Ole Miss, the 25th-ranked Memphis Tigers men's tennis team was named the Division I UTR ITA Team of the Month for February.
The award, given by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), considers a team's rise in the Universal Tennis Ratings (UTR). Memphis increased its UTR by 0.92 after wins over Ole Miss, Clemson, Vanderbilt, and Arkansas. The Tigers' only loss in February was a narrow defeat at Mississippi State.
During the month, Memphis' James Story was particularly impressive. He defeated No. 62 Tim Sandkaulen of Ole Miss in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, and he also had a win over No. 72 Alex Reco of Arkansas.
Story was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week for his efforts in the Arkansas match, which included a doubles win along with clinching the match for the Tigers with his win over Reco.
Now with a 5-1 overall record this spring, the Tigers turn their attention to American Athletic Conference play, starting Friday at Wichita State and Sunday at Tulsa.
The award, given by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), considers a team's rise in the Universal Tennis Ratings (UTR). Memphis increased its UTR by 0.92 after wins over Ole Miss, Clemson, Vanderbilt, and Arkansas. The Tigers' only loss in February was a narrow defeat at Mississippi State.
During the month, Memphis' James Story was particularly impressive. He defeated No. 62 Tim Sandkaulen of Ole Miss in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, and he also had a win over No. 72 Alex Reco of Arkansas.
Story was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week for his efforts in the Arkansas match, which included a doubles win along with clinching the match for the Tigers with his win over Reco.
Now with a 5-1 overall record this spring, the Tigers turn their attention to American Athletic Conference play, starting Friday at Wichita State and Sunday at Tulsa.
Players Mentioned
/ Men's Tennis
Wolfchase Toyota Insider: Men's Tennis Edition - April 15, 2025
Tuesday, April 15
Men's Tennis: Getting hyped for outdoor tennis match - March 31, 2024
Sunday, March 31
Wolfchase Toyota Insider: Men's Tennis 5/6/21
Thursday, May 06
Wolfchase Toyota Insider: Men's Tennis 3/3/21
Wednesday, March 03