Northwestern University Athletics
Senior Men's Tennis Player Named All-Big Ten
4/27/2001 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
April 27, 2001
Evanston, Ill. - Senior men's tennis player Brad Erickson was named to the 2001 All-Big Ten Men's Tennis team, as announced by the Big Ten today. This is Erickson's second consecutive year earning the award. Erickson posted a 6-4 conference mark this season, playing at both No. 1 and No. 2 singles. He began the year at No. 2 where he went 10-4 overall. Head coach Paul Torricelli moved Erickson to No. 1 singles in the latter part of the season, and he went 3-3 in the top position. In doubles, Erickson has recently paired with Josh Axler to garner a 5-1 conference mark.
A native of Eugene, Ore., Erickson attended South Eugene High School. He is the son of Daniel and Margaret Erickson, and is majoring in Economics.
2001 All-Big Ten Team
Graydon Oliver*- Illinois
Philip Stolt - Illinois
Milan Rakvica* - Indiana
Tyler Cleveland* - Iowa
Henry Beam* - Michigan
Harsh Mankad* - Minnesota
Brad Erickson - Northwestern
Phil Metz* - Ohio State
Chris Porter - Ohio State
Jamie Gresh - Penn State
Jason Marshall* - Purdue
Danny Westerman* - Wisconsin
* unanimous selection
