MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State University men's tennis placed four student-athletes on the 2026 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) All-Conference teams, the league office announced Thursday at its annual awards ceremony held prior to the SWAC Tennis Championships.

The Hornets were represented across multiple singles positions, highlighting the program's depth and consistency during the 2026 campaign.

Flor De Sitter earned Second Team All-SWAC honors at No. 2 singles competing primarily in the top half of the lineup.

Eloi Roux was named Second Team All-SWAC at No. 4 singles, finishing the year with a 5-5 overall and 2-1 in conference matche. Roux was also a key contributor in doubles, where he turned in an impressive 11-2 overall record, including a standout 10-1 mark alongside partner Milan Ristov.

Vid Maric collected Second -eam All-SWAC recognition at No. 5 singles after going 4-3 and 6-5 overall in dual play, Maric recorded a 7-7 overall record, including time on multiple doubles courts throughout the season.

Loris Gueli rounded out Alabama State's honorees, earning Second-Team All-SWAC at No. 6 singles. Gueli led the Hornets in singles victories, finishing 8-5 overall.

As a team, Alabama State finished the regular season with a 7-9 overall record and a strong 4-1 mark in SWAC play, positioning itself the No. 2 seed in the SWAC.

The Hornets begin their quest for a ninth straight and 10th overall SWAC Men's Tennis crown on Saturday at 2 p.m. ASU awaits the winner of Jackson State and Alcorn State. 
 
Coach of the Year
Willis Mbandi, Alabama A&M
 
Player of the Year
Yan Chih Lan, Alabama A&M
 
Freshman of the Year
Eduardo de Benedictis Andreta, Alabama A&M
 
Newcomer of the Year
Juwan Bae, Alabama A&M
 
Doubles Team of the Year
Juwan Bae/Yin Chih Lan, Alabama A&M

Singles Position One
First Team: Arnav Pathange, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Sebastian Griffiths, Alcorn State 
 
Singles Position Two
First Team: Yin Chih Lan, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Flor De Sitter, Alabama State 
 
Singles Position Three
First Team: Tasso Moreira, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Gokalp Ayar, Jackson State 
 
Singles Position Four
First Team: Juwan Bae, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Eloi Roux, Alabama State 
 
Singles Position Five
First Team: Eduardo de Benedictis Andreta, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Vid Maric, Alabama State 
 
Singles Position Six
First Team: Goran Krivokapic, Alabama A&M
Second Team: Loris Gueli, Alabama State