Ball State University Athletics
Leonard, Andersen Earn All-MAC Honors
April 29, 2015 | Men's Tennis
MUNCIE, Ind. - Senior Ray Leonard and sophomore Lucas Andersen of the Ball State men's tennis team have earned All-Mid-American Conference First and Second Team accolades, respectively. Leonard was also recognized with the Jack Vredevelt Sportsmanship Award. The All-MAC honors are voted on by the league's coaches and were announced by the conference office Wednesday.
Leonard was named All-MAC First Team for the fourth straight season. He joins former Cardinal Matt Baccarani (2002-06) as the only other players in program history to receive the honor all four years of their career. Leonard is the second Cardinal to receive the Jack Vredevelt Sportsmanship Award which is an annual award presented to a senior who has displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout his career. Alex Brym received the honor is 2012-13.
Andersen received All-MAC Second Team honors for the second time in his career. He ended the season with the second best overall record on the team with a 20-13 mark. He also led the team in MAC victories with a 4-1 ledger.
2015 All-MAC MEN'S TENNIS
FIRST TEAM
@Stjepan Sisko, Toledo
Maik Steiner, Western Michigan
&^Frederic Cadeiux, Northern Illinois
Sid Hazarika, Binghamton
@*#Ray Leonard, Ball State
Jefta Kecic, Western Michigan
SECOND TEAM:
&Lucas Andersen, Ball State
@^#Damien David, Buffalo
Pablo Alvarez, Buffalo
Robin Lesage, Binghamton
Ishmael Dinia, Binghamton
Eliott Hureau, Binghamton
@2014 All-MAC First Team
&2014 All-MAC Second Team
*2013 All-MAC First Team
^2013 All-MAC Second Team
#2012 All-MAC First Team
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Stjepan Sisko, Toledo
COACH OF THE YEAR: Lee Nickell, Buffalo
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Maik Steiner, Western Michigan
JACK VREDEVELT SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: Ray Leonard, Ball State
