Chris Madden, Michigan
Jr., Lotus, Calif./Ponderosa
Madden wins his first Big Ten Athlete of the Week honor after helping No. 36 Michigan to a 4-3 win against No. 35 Notre Dame over the weekend. Playing at No. 5 singles, Madden defeated No. 74 Blas Moros, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, to earn the decisive point in the match, marking his second match-clinching victory this year. He also helped Michigan win the doubles point by teaming with Chris Cha at the No. 3 spot, knocking off Notre Dame's tandem of David Anderson and Daniel Stahl, 8-3.
Last Michigan Athlete of the Week: Jason Jung (Jan. 12, 2010)
Dino Marcan, Ohio State
Fr., Rijeka, Croatia/Opca Privatina Gimnazija
Marcan earns his second career Big Ten Athlete of the Week honor after scoring a pair of wins over ranked opponents at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships over the weekend. In the lineup at No.3 singles, Marcan defeated No. 16 Jarmere Jenkins of sixth-ranked Virginia, 6-1, 6-4, in the semifinals, which marked Ohio State's third appearance in the round of four at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships. Earlier in the tournament, Marcan knocked off No. 81 Andrew Carter of No. 16 Louisville, 6-3, 6-4, to help the Buckeyes into the quarterfinals, where they defeated No. 12 Florida to advance to the semifinals.
Last Ohio State Athlete of the Week: Chase Buchanan (Feb. 9, 2010)




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