April 11, 2006
Contact: Cory Blackson, Sports Information Director

USA South Men's Tennis Awards Announced

(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.) - The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for men's tennis.  A total of 17 student-athletes have been named to the USA South All-Conference teams for men's tennis.  Methodist College's Keith Crisco has been named the Player of the Year while teammate, Matthew Siegel is the Rookie of the Year.  Ferrum College's Gary Holden was named the 2006 Coach of the Year. 

Criscoe, a senior from Southern Pines, N.C. helped lead the Monarchs to an 15-5 overall record and a 5-1 record in the Conference.  He had a 4-0 conference record at No. 1 singles and a 3-1 record at No. 1 doubles.

A sophomore from Fairfield, Calif., Siegel helped the Monarchs finish second in the USA South with a 15-5 overall record and 5-1 in the conference.  Siegel was 4-1 in conference  play and 3-2 in conference doubles matches.

Holden is in his eighth year at the helm of the Panthers.  His team posted a record of 11-6 overall and 3-3 in conference play this season.  This year is the second time Holden has been honored as the USA South Coach of the Year.

Player of the Year
Keith Criscoe, Methodist

Rookie of the Year
Matthew Siegel, Methodist

Coach of the Year
Gary Holden, Ferrum

The 2006 USA South Men's Tennis All-Conference Teams follow:

First Team Keith Criscoe, Methodist Chris Fletcher, Methodist Eddie Glidewell, Christopher Newport Niklas Karvonen, Averett Daniel McGregor, Averett John Mook, Christopher Newport

Second Team Matt Brantley, Ferrum Steven Inge, Christopher Newport Paul Matthews, Ferrum Worth Richardson, Christopher Newport Anthony Rinaldis, Christopher Newport Matthew Siegel, Methodist

Honorable Mention
Matt Brueggemann, Christopher Newport
Zach Marks, N.C. Wesleyan
Doug Nilsen, Shenandoah
Mike Sampson, Ferrum
Erich Trier, Ferrum