Date: May 15, 2002
Contact: Greg Murphy (540) 463-8674
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ROB MOYNIHAN EARNS VERIZON ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT HONORS
Senior Men's Tennis Player Garners Spot On At-Large Team

LEXINGTON, Va. -- Washington and Lee senior men's tennis player Rob Moynihan (Queensbury, N.Y./Queensbury) was one of 10 athletes selected to the 2002 Verizon Men's College Division At-Large Academic All-District III squad on Wednesday morning. The team was voted on by members of the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America.

Moynihan earned a spot on the team after carrying a 3.60 grade point average as an accounting major. In addition, Moynihan helped lead the Generals to an overall record of 13-6 and a No. 20 ranking in Division III. W&L advanced to the Atlantic South Regional Final where it was defeated by sixth-ranked Washington College, 4-1.

A team captain this season, Moynihan played predominantly at No. 6 singles and posted a mark of 18-2 en route to being an All-ODAC selection. Moynihan recorded a career record of 46-17 in singles competition.

The District III team is composed of 10 members from throughout the southeastern United States. With his selection to the All-District Team, Moynihan is automatically entered into consideration for Academic All-American status.

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