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2025-26 Men's Tennis Roster
Benjamin Sparks
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 185
- Hometown:
- Fredericksburg, Texas
2024-25 (Fr.)
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I loved the environment and coaching staff.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My father, because he always encourages me and sets a godly example for how a man should live.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning state championships.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I chose 29 because it’s the number my dad’s squadron in the navy was.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
A number one from In N Out.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Teamworks
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Golf is my favorite hobby. Â
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Roger Federer
What is your favorite possession and why?
My car.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Springsteen
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
My home is my favorite vacation.
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- Utilized redshirt season
- Recognized as an ITA Scholar Athlete
Prep
- Five-star recruit according to tennisrecruiting.net
- Career-high No. 1351 ITF junior ranking
- Held an 11.10 UTR ranking and an 18.0 WTN at the time of signing
- Collected a 28-25 overall record in ITF matches
- Finished sixth at the National Clay Court Championship
- Secured singles titles at the L4 USTA Summer Smash B18 (Aug. 2023), L5 Sterling Oaks Men's Open (March 2023) and the Countryside Spring Level 5 B14u (2021).
Personal
- Son of Tim and Margaret Sparks
- Intends to major in business
- Birthday is Aug. 9
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I loved the environment and coaching staff.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My father, because he always encourages me and sets a godly example for how a man should live.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning state championships.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I chose 29 because it’s the number my dad’s squadron in the navy was.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
A number one from In N Out.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Teamworks
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Golf is my favorite hobby. Â
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Roger Federer
What is your favorite possession and why?
My car.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Springsteen
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
My home is my favorite vacation.
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