BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Alabama A&M men's tennis continued its dominant season with a sweeping performance in the SWAC postseason awards, highlighted by head coach Willis Mbandi earning Coach of the Year honors.
The Bulldogs secured four of the league's top individual awards, with Yin Chih Lan being named Player of the Year, Eduardo de Benedictis Andreta earning Freshman of the Year, and Juwan Bae recognized as Newcomer of the Year. Bae also teamed up with Lan to be named Doubles Team of the Year, capping off an impressive campaign for the duo.
Alabama A&M's depth was further showcased across the All-SWAC teams, with six Bulldogs earning First Team singles honors at every position. Arnav Pathange was named First Team at No. 1 singles, followed by Yin Chih Lan at No. 2 and Tasso Moreira at No. 3. Juwan Bae earned First Team honors at No. 4, while Eduardo de Benedictis Andreta secured the top spot at No. 5. Rounding out the list, Goran Krivokapic was selected to the First Team at No. 6 singles.
Coach of the Year
Willis Mbandi, Alabama A&M
Player of the Year
Yin Chih Lan, Alabama A&M
Freshman of the Year
Eduardo de Benedictis Andreta, Alabama A&M
Newcomer of the Year
Juwan Bae, Alabama A&M
Doubles Team of the Year
Juwan Bae/Yin Chih Lan, Alabama A&M
Singles Position One
First Team: Arnav Pathange, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Sebastian Griffiths, Alcorn State
Singles Position Two
First Team: Yin Chih Lan, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Flor De Sitter, Alabama State
Singles Position Three
First Team: Tasso Moreira, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Gokalp Ayar, Jackson State
Singles Position Four
First Team: Juwan Bae, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Eloi Roux, Alabama State
Singles Position Five
First Team: Eduardo de Benedictis Andreta, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Vid Maric, Alabama State
Singles Position Six
First Team: Goran Krivokapic, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Loris Gueli, Alabama State
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