Matthew Sands Bio
3/17/2008 4:21:00 AM | General
Fall 2008: Displayed a strapping performance in doubles action with partner Joris De Weerdt ? The tandem advanced to the semifinals of the Georgia Southern Invitational ? Competing at the UNC Fall Invitational, the pair rolled past three opponents to reach the finals ? En route to the finals, the tandem knocked off #39 Duke University's Christopher Price and Luke Marchese, 8-4, and met #53 North Carolina State's Rob Lowe and Julian Sullivan in the finals ? The Eagle duo also captured the doubles crown at the UNF Invitational ? They defeated #31 Auburn's Milan Krnjetin/Alex Stamchev, 9-8(3), to take the title ? In the final tournament of the fall, the duo notched off two tandems to reach the finals ? The Eagle pair wrapped up fall competition with a stellar 9-3 doubles tally ? Gathered a first round singles win at the UNF Invitational over Forest Jenkins of Florida A&M.
2007-2008: Recorded an 8-10 singles mark competing mainly at the No. 6 seed ? Posted a winning record of 3-1 at the sixth seed in conference match-ups ? Was 4-0 in 3-set matches, including a 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 victory over Paul Paige of Florida A&M in the first match of the season ? Wrapped up a doubles campaign with an overall record of 8-13 ? Played primarily with Joris De Weerdt and Philip Prins ? Went 3-3 with De Weerdt in conference play ? Went on a five-match win streak in March.
2006-2007: Partnered with teammate Neil Shine during doubles competition ? Duo recorded a 15-8 overall record with a 5-3 conference mark ? Compiled a 6-16 overall record during singles competition.
At Old Dominion University: Finished the 2006 season with a 13-7 record in singles action ? Capped off an outstanding freshman campaign posting a 12-11 mark in doubles action.
Personal: Born June 24, 1987 in Nassau, Bahamas ? Son of Cheryl and Billy Sands ? Majoring in Civil Engineering ? Hobbies include fishing and boating ? His craziest ambition is to visit every country in the world ? People would be surprised to know that he only listens to reggae ? Favorite sports figure is Braylon Edwards of the Cleveland Browns.
