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2/29/2008 - MEN'S TENNIS
Give Me Sum More! Freshman Wins Second Straight
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PrintMACON, Ga. – Campbell’s Davy Sum defeated No. 53 Elon’s top singles player and ran his winning streak to seven consecutive matches at the number one singles position this past week, and on Friday the Atlantic Sun Conference awarded him his second straight Player of the Week honor..
Having now won five straight singles bouts at number one, Sum went 2-0 in singles action at this past week. His 6-4, 0-6, 10-4 win over Damon Gooch of Elon was one of just two Camel points for the match. The business administration major notched a 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 win over Brent Bacon of Florida Gulf Coast, as Campbell opened A-Sun play with a 5-2 triumph.
The Atlantic Sun Conference is a 12-member league committed to Building Winners for Life, with a focus on academic and athletic integrity and a balance between the two for the student-athlete, and maintaining a high level of sportsmanship. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun encompasses six of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun consists of some of the most dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Gardner-Webb University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.
Other Top Performer:
Lisandro Picardo, ETSU (Sr. – Mar del Plata, Argentina – Business) – Defeated Alejandro Portugal of Winthrop, 6-1, 6-0 in the No. 3 position.
