The American Southwest Conference today announced its weekly men’s tennis awards and Howard Payne University’s Nicolas Gates was recognized as the ASC Co-West Division Player of the Week.

CO-WEST DIVISION MEN’S PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Nicolas Gates, Fr., Howard Payne
Howard Payne freshman Nicolas Gates (League City, Texas) recorded his first number one singles victory of the season in a 9-0 Yellow Jacket victory at Sul Ross State. Gates had a 6-2, 6-2 win singles and partnered with Logan Knight for an 8-0 win in number two doubles.