NEW ORLEANS, La. – Julien Evrard of the University of South Alabama men's tennis team was named the Sun Belt Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week for the second consecutive week, the conference announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Evard recorded his second consecutive win over a ranked opponent in singles action Sunday afternoon as the Lille, France, native, defeated 36th ranked Giovanni Oradini of Mississippi State in three sets (6-1, 4-6, 6-2) at the No. 1 position. His victory was the second point in singles play for the Jaguars during the day.
He also knocked off 122nd ranked Maxime Lapraille of Florida Atlantic in three sets (6-4, 6-7(6), 6-4) in South Alabama's home opener last Sunday.