The Gardner-Webb men's tennis team received significant recognition in the Big South Conference post-season awards, with senior Eduardo Dias named the Big South Men's Tennis Player of the Year and head coach Mike Griffith chosen as the Big South Conference Men's Tennis Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season. Dias, described as "dominant" this spring, secured multiple honors, including being selected to the Big South All-Conference First-Team for singles and doubles and achieving a 19-1 record in the No.1 singles spot. Additionally, Coach Griffith led the team to a program record of 19 match victories this spring.

By the Numbers
  • Eduardo Dias: 19-1 record in the No.1 singles spot
  • Mike Griffith: Three-time winner of the Big South Conference Coach of the Year honor
  • Gardner-Webb team: 15 consecutive match victories to open the season
State of Play
  • Gardner-Webb team captured their first-ever outright conference championship
  • Team is the No.1-seed in the upcoming Big Conference Championship Tennis Tournament
  • Coach Griffith has had numerous athletes named Intercollegiate Tennis Association Academic All Americans since being hired by Gardner-Webb
  • Gardner-Webb team went unbeaten (4-0) in Big South Conference play this spring
Bottom Line

The Gardner-Webb men's tennis team's exceptional performance, with Eduardo Dias earning Player of the Year and Coach Griffith's leadership, has positioned the team as a dominant force in the Big South Conference, securing their first outright conference championship and the No.1-seed in the upcoming tournament.