2024 SoCon Men’s Tennis Awards: Poritzky, Kennedy, Allen Stand Out
The Furman men's tennis team had three players earn SoCon postseason honors, with Junior Elijah Poritzky selected first team All-SoCon singles, Thomas Kennedy receiving second team singles citations, and both players being tabbed second team All-SoCon for doubles. Freshman Walker Allen was also named to the SoCon All-Freshman Team.
By the Numbers- Elijah Poritzky had a 7-6 overall record and a 5-2 mark in the SoCon, finishing the year 6-2 and earning the third-highest winning percentage of any SoCon player at No. 1 singles.
- Thomas Kennedy ranked third this season with 10 singles victories, including a team-leading 6-1 SoCon record, also finishing with the second-most victories of any SoCon player at No. 2 singles.
- Walker Allen tied for first on the team this season with 11 singles victories and went 5-2 against league opponents, ending the season with wins in five of his last six matches.
- The 2024 SoCon Men's Tennis Championship begins Thursday at the Champions Club in Chattanooga, Tenn.
- The Paladins (12-11, 5-2 SoCon) enter the tournament as the No. 3 seed and will take on No. 6 Wofford (7-11, 2-5 SoCon) Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m.
The 2024 SoCon Men's Tennis Championship begins Thursday, with the Paladins entering as the No. 3 seed and facing off against No. 6 Wofford.
Bottom LineFurman men's tennis team saw three players earn SoCon postseason honors, highlighting their strong performance and potential for success in the upcoming championship.
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