University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Daniel Franco-Key Named Big South Conference Freshman of the Week
03.11.2026 | Men's Tennis
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Daniel Franco-Key of UNC Asheville Men's Tennis has been named the Big South Conference Freshman of the Week, announced by the league today (Wednesday, Mar. 11).
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Asheville won its only match last week 5-2 over Stonehill, with Franco-Key winning in both doubles and singles. He teamed up with Leo Kolbe for a 6-4 win at No. 3 doubles, before winning 7-6, 6-1 at No. 3 singles to clinch the match.
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This is Franco-Key's first career Freshman of the Week honor. The Wrentham, England native is a business major.
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The Bulldogs (7-4) return to action on Thursday (Mar. 12) to face Marquette. First serve is set for 11:00 a.m. from the USTA National Training Complex.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Daniel Franco-Key of UNC Asheville Men's Tennis has been named the Big South Conference Freshman of the Week, announced by the league today (Wednesday, Mar. 11).
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Asheville won its only match last week 5-2 over Stonehill, with Franco-Key winning in both doubles and singles. He teamed up with Leo Kolbe for a 6-4 win at No. 3 doubles, before winning 7-6, 6-1 at No. 3 singles to clinch the match.
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This is Franco-Key's first career Freshman of the Week honor. The Wrentham, England native is a business major.
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The Bulldogs (7-4) return to action on Thursday (Mar. 12) to face Marquette. First serve is set for 11:00 a.m. from the USTA National Training Complex.
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