April 14, 2008
Tucker Honored as USA South Athlete of the Week
Methodist student-athlete receives weekly conference honors

FAYETTEVILLE, NC- The USA South has announced their athletes of the week. The conference gives an award for Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for each sport active during the week.

Tiffany Tucker has been named the USA South Women's Tennis Player of the Week. The Circleville, Ohio senior was 3-0 at both number-one singles and doubles last week as the Monarchs secured their seventh regular season conference title in the last eight seasons. Tucker earned singles victories over top players from USA South foes Peace, N.C. Wesleyan and Christopher Newport. In doubles action, Tucker teamed with Jenny Smith to earn the three victories.

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