Head Coach Bob Bayliss on Bryan Acken: “Bryan’s physical skills have never been a problem. He hits the ball technically as well as any one on the team. Learning to hold his position and get to the net are requisites for him to have a breakthrough year. He is well-liked by his teammates.”

Has penetrating forehand ... can serve in 120-mph range.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Compiled 4-3 record in ’00 fall season ... competed at both Tom Fallon Invitational and Indiana State Invitational ... went 2-2 at Tom Fallon Invitational ... had 2-1 mark at Indiana State Invitational ... won only doubles match of season with T Moss at Tom Fallon Invitational.

AS A FRESHMAN:Reached final of ’99 Tom Fallon Invitational in only singles matches of the year ... beat teammate Brian Farrell 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 in quarterfinals ... teamed with Irish teammate and former high school doubles partner Chancey Martin in only doubles match of the season ... lost to teammates Ashok Raju and Andrew Laflin in Fallon first round.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked nationally in singles in 14s, 16s and 18s ... played at National Championships in Kalamazoo every year eligible ... earned letters in three sports at Community School of Naples, three in tennis and soccer and one in baseball ... was 20-2 in doubles senior year with current Irish teammate Chancey Martin as his partner ... played varsity tennis as eighth grader with a 13-0 record at No. 2 singles ... moved up to No. 1 singles as a freshman, losing only three regular-season matches ... finished regular season 12-0 at No. 1 as a junior, sweeping class district and regional singles and doubles titles before finishing third in state in singles ... finished fifth in state in singles and third in doubles as a senior ... two-time captain and three-time MVP of tennis team ... also standout in soccer, captaining team in junior and senior seasons and MVP as a senior ... high school English teacher Chris Utz played high school basketball for Bob Bayliss in 1968 ... father played football and baseball at Concord College ... from same hometown as former Irish softball player Michelle Moschel ... voted high school’s homecoming king as a senior ... born June 2, 1981, in Bluefield, W.Va. ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business with a major in finance.

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