Hurrion Receives Third Freshman of the Week Honor
February 28, 2018 | Men's Tennis
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – For the third time this season, Weymouth, England native and Gardner-Webb freshman Millen Hurrion was honored by the Big South Conference as the men's tennis Freshman of the Week.
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"Finding someone who can play at No.1 or No. 2 singles their freshman year is somewhat unheard of, especially at a smaller school," said head coach Mike Griffith. "We expect him to continue to get better; he's very coachable and has a great game. His habits from dieting to sleeping and physical preparation have gotten better and better."
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Last week, Hurrion went 2-0 at No.1 doubles with partner Maximilian Scholl and was tied 4-4 in a doubles contest at Virginia Tech that went unfinished. The duo began the week with a 6-3 victory over Limestone College, before winning 6-4 in the Runnin' Bulldogs first Big South match of the year at Campbell.
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In singles action, Hurrion went 2-1 at No. 2 singles. He won in three sets against Limestone's Sacha Terrizzano, 6-0, 4-6, 6-2, before falling in a three-set match at Campbell. Against Virginia Tech, Hurrion rebounded to defeat the 117th-ranked player in the country, Jason Kros, in two sets, 6-4, 6-3.Â
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For the year, he has won six singles matches, including one in the No. 1 position and five in the No. 2 slot. Hurrion has been victorious in doubles play five times – on three occasions with Scholl and twice with Adam Schmidt.
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The 'Dogs next match is scheduled for Friday, March 2, against BSC foe Winthrop University. The contest between the Runnin' Bulldogs and Eagles will take place at 2:30 p.m. in Boiling Springs.
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"Finding someone who can play at No.1 or No. 2 singles their freshman year is somewhat unheard of, especially at a smaller school," said head coach Mike Griffith. "We expect him to continue to get better; he's very coachable and has a great game. His habits from dieting to sleeping and physical preparation have gotten better and better."
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Last week, Hurrion went 2-0 at No.1 doubles with partner Maximilian Scholl and was tied 4-4 in a doubles contest at Virginia Tech that went unfinished. The duo began the week with a 6-3 victory over Limestone College, before winning 6-4 in the Runnin' Bulldogs first Big South match of the year at Campbell.
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In singles action, Hurrion went 2-1 at No. 2 singles. He won in three sets against Limestone's Sacha Terrizzano, 6-0, 4-6, 6-2, before falling in a three-set match at Campbell. Against Virginia Tech, Hurrion rebounded to defeat the 117th-ranked player in the country, Jason Kros, in two sets, 6-4, 6-3.Â
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For the year, he has won six singles matches, including one in the No. 1 position and five in the No. 2 slot. Hurrion has been victorious in doubles play five times – on three occasions with Scholl and twice with Adam Schmidt.
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The 'Dogs next match is scheduled for Friday, March 2, against BSC foe Winthrop University. The contest between the Runnin' Bulldogs and Eagles will take place at 2:30 p.m. in Boiling Springs.
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