NORFOLK, Va. - Luca Maldoner of the Old Dominion men's tennis team was named the Conference USA Athlete of the Week on Wednesday afternoon, as announced by league officials. All weekly C-USA awards are presented by Surf & Turf Golf.
Maldoner (Innsbruck, Austria) went 4-0 this past week, winning both of his singles and doubles matches. Both of his singles wins came in straight sets. Maldoner helped lift the Monarchs to two team victories over Liberty (W, 6-1) and Richmond (W, 7-0). Earlier this season, ODU lost to Liberty, 4-3.
Maldoner and the Monarchs have now won four straight matches, while outscoring their opponents 25-3 during that span. In doubles, Maldoner and teammate Nicola Vidal are nationally ranked No. 25.
Old Dominion will return to action on Friday, Feb. 26 when the Monarchs travel to Richmond, Va. for a 1 p.m. match against VCU.
Maldoner Named C-USA Athlete of the Week
