Published: April 26, 2007
QUEENS, N.Y.
Senior captain Louis
Desmarteaux was named to the 2007 BIG EAST All-Tournament
tennis team for his efforts leading the Red Storm to a fourth place
finish this season, the conference announced Wednesday afternoon.
This is Desmarteaux’s third All-BIG EAST honor while playing at St.
John’s.
Desmarteaux brought experience and leadership to the court this
season for the Red Storm. He helped the team to a 14-11 overall
record, which included a 4-1 record against BIG EAST opponents in
regular season play, a fourth place finish at the tournament and
the program’s first victory over Manhattan College in the beginning
of April.
While at the tournament, Desmarteaux went 1-0 in singles play at
the No. 1 spot, advancing his team to the semifinals with his
deciding match victory over George Wang of DePaul at the No. 1
spot. In his two unfinished matches, Desmarteaux was leading both
of his opponents, which included a one-set lead over the BIG EAST
Most Outstanding Male Tournament Player and nationally ranked No. 9
Stephen Bass of Notre Dame.
For the season, Desmarteaux compiled a 19-8 overall record,
going 14-5 at the No. 1 spot and 5-3 in tournament action. In
doubles, he teamed with freshman Martin
Kosut to produce a team-best 15-1 record at the No. 2 spot.
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