SDSU’s Notkin Named Player of the Week
ELMHURST, Ill. – South Dakota State's Gary Notkin was named as The Summit League's Men's Tennis Player of the Week following his performance through Jan. 20. The award marks the season's initial honor.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Gary Notkin, South Dakota State
Sr. // Plymouth, Minn.
Notkin received his first career award after posting a 2-0 singles record and a doubles victory while leading South Dakota State to a 2-1 start. In a 4-3 victory over Southern Illinois, Notkin teamed for a 6-5 (4) doubles victory that clinched the point for the Jackrabbits. Later that day in a 4-3 triumph over Oral Roberts, Notkin notched the clinching win with a three-set victory (6-3, 2-6, 6-5) at the No. 6 position. In SDSU's opener against Oklahoma State, Notkin was up one set in singles play when the match was decided.
Also nominated: Andres Cobos, Fort Wayne; Alex Toliver, IUPUI.
ABOUT THE SUMMIT LEAGUE
In its fourth decade of Division I athletics, The Summit League offers 19 championship sports and has a combined enrollment of over 120,000 at eight institutions, including three located in top 60 U.S. metro populations and two land-grant universities. Member institutions include: Denver (University of Denver), Fort Wayne (Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne), IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis), North Dakota State University, Omaha (University of Nebraska Omaha), the University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University and Western Illinois University. Previously known as the Mid-Continent Conference, The Summit League rebranded in 2007 and has since produced eight NCAA Champions, 62 All-Americans and 50 Academic All-America selections.
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