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Ybarra & Brown Lead the Way in All-ASC Honors

May 8, 2013

Media Contact:  Hannah Buchanan
Editor/Writer–Strategic Communications & Media Relations
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May 3, 2013

RICHARDSON -- Ryan Ybarra and Daniel Brown lead a bevy of Patriots on the 2013 American Southwest Conference All-Conference teams. The Patriots won the East Division and finished as runners-up in the conference championships tournament.

Ybarra, a senior from Palestine was named the 2013 ASC East Division Player of the Year after going 14-2 overall, including a perfect run against division opponents. Ybarra also took home No. 1 doubles All-ASC honors with teammate Daniel Brown, as well as No. 1 singles and doubles in the East Division.

Daniel Brown was named No. 2 singles All-ASC and No. 1 doubles All-Conference with Ybarra, also taking home East Division First Team honors at No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles. Brown was also chosen as the East Division Newcomer of the Year after transferring from Texas A&M. More...