BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Alabama State University tennis players Alexandre Verlaguet and Cléanne Pickel were named the Men's and Women's SWAC Players of the Week. Additionally, Pickel was also named the SWAC Newcomer of the Week.

Verlaguet's singles win over Columbus State's Samer Al Tori (6-4, 6-1) sealed the Hornets' 4-3 win.

Pickel's singles win on court four clinched a 4-3 win over Columbus State University on Saturday at the Olean Black Underwood Tennis Center. Pickel captured a 7-5, 6-4 win over Laura Pesickova to seal the Lady Hornets win. She teamed with Ena Arnautovic for a win at No. 1 doubles to give ASU the doubles point.