2025-26 Men's Tennis Roster
David Ekpenyong
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 6-4
- Prev School:
- Our Lady of the Lake
- Hometown:
- Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
- Played for two seasons at the NAIA program in San Antonio, Texas
- Helped lead the Saints to a 19-8 record and a quarterfinal finish at the NAIA National Championship
- As a sophomore, held a 26-5 singles record (15-2 spring) and a 24-4 doubles mark (16-2 spring)
- Named to the 2024-25 NAIA Men’s Tennis All-America second team
- Held a No. 1 NAIA singles ranking (ITA) on March 13, with an 8-1 singles record at the time
- Finished the 2025 season with a No. 2 NAIA singles ranking and finished No. 1 in both singles and doubles in the NAIA Central Region
- As a freshman, finished as runner-up in the 2024 ITA Cup with a 3-1 record. Topped the event’s No. 1 seed Perry Gregg 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 in the first round of the event
Prep
- Held the No. 1 ranking in Nigeria while attending Our Lady of the Lake (March 14)
- Has appeared in the Davis Cup playing for Nigeria in two separate events
- Has two singles victories and is 1-0 in doubles competition in Davis Cup appearances
Personal
- Son of Peter and Justina Ekpenyong
- Intends to major in business administration
- Birthday is Dec. 30
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I was playing in a very high level at my old school, then I was the number player in NAIA and I got into the transfer portal and got the contact of the coach. I liked the school and the culture because it’s a Christian school.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My family inspires me.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Getting to the NAIA nationals for the first time competing there.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
My number is 15 because I started to breakthrough in tennis and in life at that age.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is rice, chicken, and plantains.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
The Bible app.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Music
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Novak Djokovic
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
I listen to Drake a lot, probably something by him.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
New York because it’s beautiful.
