SKILLMAN, N.J. – \#Campbell Hughes\#, captain of the 2009 Millsaps men's tennis team, was recently honored as an ITA Scholar Athlete, becoming the first Major since 2007 and the lone this season to earn the individual accolade.

In order to earn the ITA Scholar Athlete award, a player must be a varsity letterwinner and have a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the 2008-09 academic school year. 

“Campbell was a leader on and off the court for our tennis program," head coach Jay Pacelli said. "Campbell is a highly-motivated individual who will be successful in his final two seasons here at Millsaps and with all his life pursuits. We are fortunate to have him with our men's tennis team.” 

Hughes, a 2009 All-SCAC Honorable Mention and SCAC All-Tournament Team selection, posted a 6-6 record in singles play at the No. 2 spot and was a combined 10-4 at No's 1 and 3 doubles.