Fusco Named NECC Men's Tennis POW
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Mitchell College senior Alexander Fusco was selected as NECC Player of the Week for the sport of men's tennis, as announced by the New England Collegiate Conference on Monday morning.
Fusco went undefeated in both singles and doubles play last week in four conference matches. The senior was 3-0 at No. 4 singles and also picked up a win at No. 3 singles against Newbury College. Fusco won three of his singles matches in straight sets and also combined with three different partners to post a 4-0 record at No. 2 doubles.
Fusco, a team captain, is enjoying the best season of his four-year career at Mitchell. He holds 10-0 records in both singles and doubles play and has helped the Mariners to a tie for first place in the NECC standings.
Mitchell (9-1 overall, 9-1 NECC) has earned the top seed for the 2012 NECC Men's Tennis Championship, which begins with semifinal play on Wednesday, April 25. The Mariners will host fourth-seeded Becker College at 3 p.m. in the semifinals, and the winner will advance to the title match on Saturday, April 28 at the site of the highest remaining seed.