Carlos Martinez Hamdan Earns ASC Men's Tennis Honors

2017 May 12

McMurry athlete Carlos Martinez Hamdan of Gomez Palacio, Durango, was one of four McMurry University men's tennis players who received American Southwest Conference 2017 post-season honors, it has been announced.

Heading the cast of honorees from head coach Mark Hathorn's team was freshman Carlos Martinez (Monterrey, Mexico). Martinez was selected to the All-ASC team at Flight 1 singles, after amassing a 5-1 mark versus conference foes. He was the lone McM representative on the All-ASC squad.

In the ASC West Division awards, Martinez was selected as the "Freshman of the Year," as well as first team ASC All-West Division at Flight 1 singles. Martinez had an overall record of 13-5 in 2017, leading the War Hawks in singles victories and also sporting a 10-match win streak during the season.

Senior Thierry Tchenko (Houston, Texas) - a four-year McM men's basketball player who tried his hand at college tennis for the first time in 2017 - was picked as the ASC West "Newcomer of the Year." Tchenko worked his way up to No. 4 singles in his only collegiate season.

Two other War Hawks - Travis Gough (Aledo, Texas) and Zach Miller (Abilene, Texas) - both earned second team ASC All-West Division recognition. Gough was tabbed at Flight 3 singles and Miller at Flight 6 singles.

The McMurry Athletics Department is committed to the enhancement of the educational experiences of its student-athletes within the established Christian Liberal Arts tradition of the university. Through the provision of equitable opportunities for growth and excellence through intercollegiate athletic competition and the intentional integration of athletic and academic experiences, the Athletics Department promotes leadership, ethical conduct, and personal well-being while fostering respect for gender equity and cultural diversity.

The McMurry Athletics Department is dedicated to the academic success and progress toward graduation of its student-athletes, as well as the development of skills necessary for lifelong social responsibility and service. Furthermore, the Athletics Department seeks to maintain personal and professional integrity by adhering to the philosophies and ethical standards of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the American Southwest Conference, and McMurry University.