University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Alexis Nyborg Named Big South Conference Women's Tennis Freshman of the Week
02.14.2024 | Women's Tennis
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - UNC Asheville freshman Alexis Nyborg has been named the Big South Conference Women's Tennis Freshman of the Week, announced by the league today (Wednesday, Feb. 14).
Nyborg went 2-0 last week in singles play to help Asheville move to 4-2 on the season, as the Bulldogs defeated Chattanooga 4-3 on Saturday (Feb. 10) and shut out Tennessee State 7-0 on Sunday (Feb. 11). Nyborg posted a 7-5, 6-3 victory at No. 3 singles in the win over Chattanooga, followed by a 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 3 singles in the win over Tennessee State.
This is Nyborg's first career Freshman of the Week honor. The Moreland Hills, Ohio native is a double major in computer science and mathematics.
The Bulldogs (4-2) return to the courts on Saturday (Feb. 17) to host North Greenville in non-conference action. First serve is set for 1:00 p.m. from the Asheville Racquet Club Downtown.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.4 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 118 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - UNC Asheville freshman Alexis Nyborg has been named the Big South Conference Women's Tennis Freshman of the Week, announced by the league today (Wednesday, Feb. 14).
Nyborg went 2-0 last week in singles play to help Asheville move to 4-2 on the season, as the Bulldogs defeated Chattanooga 4-3 on Saturday (Feb. 10) and shut out Tennessee State 7-0 on Sunday (Feb. 11). Nyborg posted a 7-5, 6-3 victory at No. 3 singles in the win over Chattanooga, followed by a 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 3 singles in the win over Tennessee State.
This is Nyborg's first career Freshman of the Week honor. The Moreland Hills, Ohio native is a double major in computer science and mathematics.
The Bulldogs (4-2) return to the courts on Saturday (Feb. 17) to host North Greenville in non-conference action. First serve is set for 1:00 p.m. from the Asheville Racquet Club Downtown.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.4 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 118 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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