Anderson, S.C. – Anderson University Directory of Tennis Joey Eskridge's men's tennis team began the season with eight straight wins, while posting a 13-2 overall record and 2-1 record in conference play. For the first time in program history, the Trojans had a winning record against all three conference members within the region.
Senior Ignacio Bidegain lost only one match in both singles and doubles actions out of 15 team matches (11-1 singles, 12-1 doubles). Bidegain was slotted in the No. 1 slot for singles play and the No. 2 position for doubles action. He earned South Atlantic Conference AstroTurf Player of the Week after the Black and Gold's final week of action. The native of Buenos Aires, Argentina has been a SAC First Team selection (singles) each season. Bidegain finished the season ranked No. 3 in the Southeast Region, while garnering national recognition for his stellar play during his career at AU.
Senior Preston Morpeth posted a 7-4 singles record and an 12-1 doubles slate during the 2020 season. Morpeth's steady play over his career has played a huge role in the Trojans success.
Senior Jeffrey Dayton went 7-3 in both singles and doubles action. Dayton earned SAC First Team honors (doubles) following the 2017 season.
Senior Jerry Price posted a 2-0 singles record in the No. 3 position, while going 3-2 in doubles play. In October at the SC Men's Collegiate Championships, Price was presented the Big Jim Russell Award which is awarded to a player based on his sportsmanship, attitude on and off the court and participation.
Senior Hank Sartain won both of his singles and doubles matches he played during the 2020 season. Sartain has been an active participate in the SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) and served as part of the Executive Leadership Council.
Senior Jordan Crookes earned a victory in singles action, blanking his opponent, 6-0, 6-0, while dropping just one set, 8-1, in the number three slot in doubles play.
