Men's Tennis | 4/15/2010 2:57:30 PM

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for men's tennis. A total of 26 student-athletes have been named to the teams including two Methodist players.

Matthew Taylor was named to the First Team after finishing 9-7 at the No. 1 singles spot this season. Taylor finished 4-2 in the USA South while earning a 9-7 doubles record.

Taylor's doubles partner Robert Clayton was an Honorable Mention selection.

Also, the USA South recognized an All-Sportsmanship Team, consisting of one member from each competing school. All honors are determined by votes from the men's tennis coach at each institution. Steven Burkett was recognized for the Monarchs.

The 2010 USA South Men's Tennis All-Conference Teams follow:

First Team Gianandrea Heyer - Christopher Newport Kalle Nikunen - N.C. Wesleyan Antti Saari - N.C. Wesleyan Eric Shulman - Christopher Newport Matthew Taylor - Methodist Xavier Ruiz - Averett	Second Team Martin Brown - Christopher Newport David Lembke - Averett Fred Lemongo - N.C. Wesleyan Ramon Pardo Garcia - N.C. Wesleyan Artsiom Prostak - N.C. Wesleyan Alexey Rumyantsev - N.C. Wesleyan
Honorable Mention Robert Clayton - Methodist Clayton Hamilton - Greensboro Ilpo Kautonen - N.C. Wesleyan Michael Milanov - Shenandoah Dusty Nelson - Christopher Newport Lorenzo Sison - Christopher Newport Clayton Sonn - N.C. Wesleyan	All-Sportsmanship Team David Lembke - Averett Martin Brown - Christopher Newport Matt Mellone - Ferrum Zach Bruff - Greensboro Steve Burkett - Methodist Clayton Sonn - N.C. Wesleyan Michael Milanov - Shenandoah

Player of the Year
Eric Shulman - Christopher Newport

Rookie of the Year
Kalle Nikunen - N.C. Wesleyan

Coach of the Year
Dominic Modise - N.C. Wesleyan