Arraez, O’Neill Tabbed the CUSA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
2/11/2026 1:26:00 PM | Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty Tennis received both the Conference Men's and Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week honors with Rodrigo Santiago Arraez and Daniella O'Neill Garcia representing the Flames, the conference announced Wednesday. The occasion marks the first time both teams were recognized with the same award.
Both teams achieved a 2-0 weekend as both athletes earned a pair of singles triumphs in the No. 1 singles position. The Men's team topped Longwood (7-0) and ended Penn State's perfect 7-0 season (6-1) at home. The Lady Flames took to the road for triumphs at George Washington (7-0) and Navy (5-2).
The honor marks the first of the season for the men's tennis team. Arraez secures the honor for the second time in his career after he was named the CUSA Athlete of the Week last season (April 2). O'Neill represents the Lady Flames' second CUSA Athlete of the Week this season (Milana Tsulygina, Jan. 28) and the third weekly award in 2026.
Arraez continues to lead the Flames in singles, making every start in the No. 1 singles slot. The junior secured triumphs over Longwood's Daniel Borisov 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 and Penn State's Michael Wright 6-2, 6-4. He also went 2-0 in doubles in No. 3 doubles with Guy Vorwerk. The Vigo, Spain native improved to 4-3 in singles this season.
O'Neill made her first two appearances in the No. 1 singles position this season. The Dorado, Puerto Rico native bested George Washington's Solange Skeene 6-1, 6-3 and ousted Navy's Olivia Fermo 6-1, 7-5. The redshirt junior is now 4-1 in singles this season with a 4-2 doubles mark.
Both programs are set for a pair of challenging road matchups this weekend. The men's tennis team flies to the West Coast to visit Oregon (7-2) on Friday and battle Portland (2-5) in a neutral-site match on Saturday. The Lady Flames head to take on Elon (1-1) on Friday before meeting Wake Forest (3-3) on Saturday.
Both teams achieved a 2-0 weekend as both athletes earned a pair of singles triumphs in the No. 1 singles position. The Men's team topped Longwood (7-0) and ended Penn State's perfect 7-0 season (6-1) at home. The Lady Flames took to the road for triumphs at George Washington (7-0) and Navy (5-2).
The honor marks the first of the season for the men's tennis team. Arraez secures the honor for the second time in his career after he was named the CUSA Athlete of the Week last season (April 2). O'Neill represents the Lady Flames' second CUSA Athlete of the Week this season (Milana Tsulygina, Jan. 28) and the third weekly award in 2026.
Arraez continues to lead the Flames in singles, making every start in the No. 1 singles slot. The junior secured triumphs over Longwood's Daniel Borisov 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 and Penn State's Michael Wright 6-2, 6-4. He also went 2-0 in doubles in No. 3 doubles with Guy Vorwerk. The Vigo, Spain native improved to 4-3 in singles this season.
???? rise to the top
— Liberty Men's Tennis (@LibertyMTennis) February 11, 2026
Congratulations @rodrigosgrrz on being named the @conferenceusa Men's Tennis Athlete of the Week ?? pic.twitter.com/H2LCg3v8dJ
O'Neill made her first two appearances in the No. 1 singles position this season. The Dorado, Puerto Rico native bested George Washington's Solange Skeene 6-1, 6-3 and ousted Navy's Olivia Fermo 6-1, 7-5. The redshirt junior is now 4-1 in singles this season with a 4-2 doubles mark.
She just keeps getting it done ??
— Liberty Women's Tennis (@LibertyWTennis) February 11, 2026
Congratulations @daniellaoneiill on being named the @conferenceusa Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week ?? pic.twitter.com/oStmmoHDYd
Both programs are set for a pair of challenging road matchups this weekend. The men's tennis team flies to the West Coast to visit Oregon (7-2) on Friday and battle Portland (2-5) in a neutral-site match on Saturday. The Lady Flames head to take on Elon (1-1) on Friday before meeting Wake Forest (3-3) on Saturday.
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