Men’s Tennis Dominates Big 12 Postseason Awards

The University of Texas Men’s Tennis team is celebrating a clean sweep of the Big 12 Men’s Tennis postseason awards, showcasing their dominance in the conference. Head coach Bruce Berque was named Coach of the Year for the third time in his five-year tenure, leading the team to success once again.

Senior Eliot Spizzirri was named Player of the Year, becoming the first two-time winner in program history. Freshman Gilles-Arnaud Bailly was honored as Freshman of the Year, while sophomore Jonah Braswell took home Newcomer of the Year. The Longhorns also had four players named to the All-Big 12 team, with six individual position champions tying for the conference lead.

Spizzirri’s accolade as Player of the Year marks the sixth different Longhorn to receive the award, solidifying his place in program history. Bailly continues the tradition of excellence as the third Longhorn to be named Freshman of the Year in the last four years.

The team’s success extended to the individual position champions, with Spizzirri, Micah Braswell, Gilles-Arnaud Bailly, and Cleeve Harper all claiming titles in singles. Spizzirri and Siem Woldeab also shared the title in doubles, showcasing the team’s depth and talent across all positions.

Overall, the Longhorns’ impressive performance in the Big 12 Men’s Tennis postseason awards highlights their continued dominance in the conference and sets the stage for future success in the upcoming seasons.