NORFOLK, Va., March 2, 2022—Howard University sophomore Justin Cadeau was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Tennis Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference office announced today. Norfolk State freshman Aleksandra Evdokimova was named Women’s Tennis Player of the Week, while North Carolina Central freshman Lafi Joao was named Rookie of the Week.
 
Cadeau (So., West Orange, N.J.) was a combined 4-0 this past week, winning both his singles and doubles matches. He opened with a 7-6, 6-2 win over Longwood’s Rosen Naydenov at the No. 1 position on Friday, before defeating Skyler Gates of Loyola (Md.) 6-4, 6-1 on Saturday. Cadeau also paired with Daniel Dunac for both doubles wins, both at the No. 1 slot.
 
Evdokimova (Fr., Moscow, Russia) defeated Olivia Tracey of Loyola (Md.) at No. 1 singles, winning 6-2, 6-4.
 
Joao (Fr., Gaithersburg, Md.) posted a straight-set win over UNC Asheville’s Kendall Byers in the Eagles’ lone contest of this past week, winning 6-2, 6-0 for her second singles victory of the season.
 
Other Top Performers
Federico Rebecchini (Norfolk State) picked up a 6-1, 6-1 win over Loyola (Md.)’s Skyler Gates in the No. 1 slot.