MOBILE, Ala. — South Alabama placed four players on the 2013 All-Sun Belt Conference tennis teams announced Wednesday, two each from the men’s and women’s programs.
Men’s Honors
Sophomore Daniel Leitner was named to the first team in singles, and senior Alex Bernard was a second-team singles selection.
It is Bernard’s second straight All-Sun Belt honor. He was recognized in doubles in 2012.
The second-seeded Jaguars open play in the Sun Belt Championships on Thursday against Western Kentucky.
Women’s Honors
Sophomore Emily Newton was named to the second team in singles, and freshman Michaela Meszarosova earned a spot on the second team in doubles.
They are the first All-Sun Belt honors for the South Alabama women’s program since 2009.
The Lady Jaguars are the No. 4 seed in the conference championships and will play Friday morning against the winner of the first-round match between Western Kentucky and Louisiana-Lafayette.
