Wheeler Earns United East Player of the Week Honors

cooper wheeler returns a ball with a backhand attempt during a win over albright in 2023

LATHAM, N.Y. - Thanks to his efforts in a recent victory over Albright, Penn State Harrisburg's Cooper Wheeler has been named the United East Men's Tennis Player of the Week. 

 

Wheeler led the way for the Lions (2-0) in a convincing 8-1 win over Albright on Wednesday evening. The freshman teamed with Andrew Schreck to earn an 8-4 victory in the No. 1 doubles contest before cruising to a 6-2, 6-0 decision in the top singles outing. With the wins, the Red Lion, Pa. native improved to 3-1 overall on the young season.

 

Penn State Harrisburg is back in action when the team hosts Lebanon Valley at the Hoverter Tennis Complex on Tuesday afternoon.

 

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