Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks sophomore Corey Dillard was named the American Southwest Conference East Division Men?s Tennis Player of the Week, it was announced Thursday by ASC Media Relations Director Greg Weghorst.
Dillard, a native of Hot Springs, Ark., won twice at No. 4 singles and No. 2 doubles to fuel the Eagles to a 2-0 start to the season. Dillard was impressive in each victory, winning in singles 6-1, 6-2 against NAIA John Brown University February16 and 6-1, 6-1 against Hendrix College February 17. He teamed with Greg Knaggs in doubles to net a 8-1 win against John Brown and a 8-2 win against Hendrix.
Dillard is a graduate of Lake Hamilton High School where he was named All-State his senior season.
Ozarks will open ASC play March 1 against Louisiana College.
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