4/9/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
April 9, 2014
LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV tennis junior Ace Matias was named Mountain West Player of the Week for the second time this season and the fifth time in his career, the league announced Wednesday.
Playing at the No. 1 position in the lineup, the native of Torrance, Calif., helped UNLV to a pair of victories, including a 5-2 upset of No. 68 New Mexico on Sunday in a key Mountain West matchup.
Matias went a combined 4-0 in singles and doubles over the week, with half of those coming with doubles partner Denys Pume.
Matias is now tied with Henner Nehles for third place at UNLV for the most conference player of the week honors in a career.
1. Mehdi Bouras (2009-11) 72. Elliot Wronski (2006-09) 63. Ace Matias (2013-SA) 5 Henner Nehles (2003-05) 5
The Rebels (12-8), who have won eight of their last nine matches, head to Fresno State on Saturday.
