ALFRED, NY - Matthew Hibbert (Oswego, NY/Oswego) of the Alfred University men's tennis team was named as the Empire 8 Men's Tennis Player of the Week, as announced by associate commissioner Joe Venniro. 

Hibbert played a crucial role for Alfred University, who secured their first win of the spring season against Mary Baldwin University in 5-4 fashion. Hibbert picked up his first point for AU from No. 2 doubles, where he paired alongside Walker Waldon (Wellsville, NY/Wellsville) in an 8-3 victory. Hibbert later competed in No. 5 singles, where he won his first set 6-3 before pulling off a 10-4 win in a contested third set. The victory for Hibbert in singles action was the match-clinching point for Alfred University.

Hibbert and the Saxons will next travel to Lycoming College on Wednesday, March 22 with matches set to begin at 4:00 PM.