Athlete of the Week
Chase Buchanan, Ohio State
So., New Albany, Ohio/New Albany
Chase Buchanan, Ohio State
So., New Albany, Ohio/New Albany
Buchanan earns his second Athlete of the Week honor of the season after leading No. 3 Ohio State to a pair of wins on Sunday. The sophomore, ranked 36th in the nation, battled eighth-ranked Eric Quigley of Kentucky at No. 1 singles in his only singles match of the day. Buchanan came away with a 7-5, 6-2 win, helping the Buckeyes to a 5-2 victory over the No. 9 Wildcats. Later in the day against Wright State, he teamed with Justin Kronauge at No. 2 doubles to defeat Tore Waldhausen and Brian Dredge, 8-2, as part of a 7-0 Ohio State triumph. On the season, Buchanan is 11-4 in singles play, 7-1 and at No. 1, and is 5-4 against ranked opponents.
Last Ohio State Athlete of the Week: Dino Marcan (Feb. 16, 2010)
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