NEW YORK – DePaul’s Chris Casati and Xavier’s Ahmeir Kyle have been awarded the first BIG EAST Tennis Male and Female Athlete of the Week honors for 2019, respectively. Both players helped their team capture a win over the weekend.
BIG EAST Male Athlete of the Week
Chris Casati, DePaul, Jr. (Deerfield, Ill.)
Casati posted two victories in the Blue Demons’ season opener against Green Bay, 4-3. The junior, along with teammate Fran Tonejc, won their doubles match 6-2. At No. 3 singles, Casati went on to clinch the final point for DePaul, defeating Green Bay’s Dipin Wadhwa 6-4, 1-6, 6-4, in thrilling fashion.