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Men's Tennis

@DuqMTennis Sweep A-10 Weekly Awards

March 25, 2015

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Duquesne men's tennis team swept the Atlantic 10 Conference weekly awards - Tim Kane was named Rookie of the Week and Rich Robbie Player of the Week.

Kane wins his first A-10 honor after winning his conference match against T.J. DeSanto of St. Bonaventure 6-2, 6-7, 10-2.

Robbie, who earns his third all-time A-10 honor, Robbie made a comeback at #1 against Eduardo Irizarry after dropping the 1st set 6-3 to win the next two sets 7-5 and 6-3. Robbie was Rookie of the Week on Feb. 27, 2012 and Player of the Week on April 1, 2014.

The duo were also 8-5 winners at #2 doubles over Hector Martinez and Andrew Blair.

Duquesne (8-4, 1-0 A-10) are home this weekend to face Saint Joseph's on Saturday.

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Players Mentioned

Tim Kane

Tim Kane

5' 9"
Freshman
Rich Robbie

Rich Robbie

5' 8"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Tim Kane

Tim Kane

5' 9"
Freshman
Rich Robbie

Rich Robbie

5' 8"
Sophomore

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