Shaeffer Honored as A-10 Rookie of the Week

02.28.05 | Men's Tennis

PHILADELPHIA – Xavier freshman Adam Shaeffer has been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week for men’s tennis following a sixth singles win and a victory at third doubles in XU’s 6-1 defeat of Northern Kentucky. This marks the second consecutive Rookie of the Week citation for the Musketeers as Brian Schubert earned the honor on Feb. 21.

In the match versus Northern Kentucky on Feb. 23, Shaeffer improved to 13-5 in singles with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Jon Hart at No. 6. Shaeffer also teamed up with Rustin Reys for an 8-4 victory at third doubles.

Shaeffer and the Musketeers will return to action on Friday, March 4 when Xavier takes on Atlantic 10 Conference foe George Washington for the first of two matches in the nation’s capital.

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