Eastern Kentucky University's Marek Nano has been awarded the 2026 ASUN Men's Tennis Freshman of the Year, marking him the first Colonel to receive this honor since 2013. Along with Nano, four other EKU players earned postseason accolades, including senior Fernando Bulnes, who received First Team All-ASUN honors, and Nuno Pinheiro, who earned Second Team recognition. The Colonels completed their regular season with a 12-14 record and secured the No. 4 seed for the upcoming ASUN Championship.

By the Numbers
  • Marek Nano recorded a 6-3 singles record and went 6-0 against mid-major opponents.
  • Fernando Bulnes achieved 11 singles wins, contributing to a total of 20-16 in dual matches.
State of Play
  • EKU finished the regular season strong, winning three of their last four matches.
  • The Colonels will compete against Florida Gulf Coast, the No. 5 seed, in the championship's opening round on April 15.
What's Next

As the ASUN Championship begins, EKU will look to leverage their recent momentum and the strong individual performances to advance further in the tournament.

Bottom Line

Marek Nano's recognition highlights EKU's emerging talent, underscoring a bright future for the program as they prepare for postseason competition.