DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Bethune-Cookman University's Gerhard Sullwald was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's Tennis Player of the Week while Nicolas Rodriguez was named Men's Rookie of the Week, the league announced today [February 19,2020].
 
Sullwald, a freshman from South Africa, won the clinching point against Keiser (ranked No. 7 in NAIA), defeating Geronimo Barrios 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the No. 2 singles spot. He also paired with Victor Castro for a 6-2 double victory, and the duo also won their doubles match, 6-2, against Georgia Southern. He has won two MEAC Rookie Of The Week honors prior to this.
 
Rodriguez, a freshman from Ecuador, was 3-0 on the week, defeating Keiser's Julian Turosienski 6-3, 6-2 at No. 5 singles, while also recording doubles victories over Keiser (6-3) and Georgia Southern (6-2).
 
BCU (1-4) plays at North Florida Saturday.