Lubbock Christian University's men's tennis team achieved a historic milestone by placing four student-athletes on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® Team for the first time. Mattia Ghedin and Pablo Segura received First Team honors, while Kelly Giese earned Second Team recognition and Andres De Los Rios garnered Third Team accolades. Ghedin and Segura both maintained perfect 4.0 GPAs while excelling on the court. LCU’s tennis squad concluded the season ranked No.6 nationally, finishing with a 23-6 record and an impressive 8-0 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Ghedin and Segura are among six tennis players with a perfect 4.0 GPA in the Division II Academic All-America® program.
  • LCU men's tennis finished the season with a record of 23-6, including a perfect 8-0 conference standing.
State of Play
  • LCU achieved its highest-ever national ranking at No.6, marking a significant step in the program’s history.
  • The team successfully reached the national quarterfinals, competing against top-20 ranked teams.
What's Next

With key players like Ghedin and Segura excelling academically and athletically, LCU is expected to maintain its competitive edge in upcoming seasons. Coach efforts will likely focus on sustaining high academic standards while building on their solid athletic performance.

Bottom Line

LCU's unprecedented blend of academic and athletic accomplishments reflects a bright future for the men's tennis program, emphasizing that excellence on the court goes hand-in-hand with scholarly achievement.