NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 8, 2023—Howard University sophomore Marcel Dawson was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Tennis Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference office announced today. Howard University freshman Selah Stibbins was named Women’s Tennis Player of the Week, while Norfolk State’s Amal Gati was named Women’s Tennis Rookie of the Week.
 
Dawson (So., Columbus, Ga.) was victorious in both singles and doubles as the Bison narrowly fell to Saint Francis. He defeated Marc Fuste at No. 2 singles, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1, and he also picked up a 6-4 win at No. 1 doubles alongside Justin Cadeau.
 
Stibbins (Fr., Minneapolis, Minn.) picked her first collegiate victory over the weekend as the Bison squared off against Temple, defeating the Owls’ Evie Wei in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, at No. 3 singles.
 
Gati (Fr., Sousse, Tunisia) opened her collegiate career with a singles win and doubles victory against William & Mary. In No. 6 singles, she defeated Yaelle Vaissaud 7-5, 6-4, and she paired with Breana Cook for a 7-6 win at No. 3 doubles.