UNLV’s Matias named Mountain West men’s tennis player of week

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

February 7, 2013 - 2:05 am

UNLV’s Ace Matias was named Mountain West men’s tennis player of the week Wednesday after going 6-0 last week.

Matias notched three wins at No. 1 singles, all in straight sets, and three more in doubles with teammate Bernard Schoeman, helping the Rebels win all three of their matches and improve to 5-0.

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