NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 10, 2021—Morgan State senior Nihit Rawal was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Tennis Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference office announced today, while North Carolina Central freshman Josefa Fernandez was selected as Women’s Tennis Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week.
 
Rawal (Gr., Chandigarh, India) was key in the Bears’ season-opening win over Saint Francis (Pa.) on Sunday. He picked up a singles win at the No. 1 slot, defeating Sebastian Pinos 6-2, 6-1, and he paired with Serhii Kharchev for a 6-3 doubles victory.
 
Fernandez (Fr., Santiago, Chile) picked up her first collegiate victory on Saturday against Wofford College, defeating Kay Kluska 6-3, 6-1 in the No. 4 position to earn the Eagles a point in the match.