Previous School (Our Lady of the Lake (Texas), 2023-25)<\/p>\n
\n\tPlayed for two seasons at the NAIA program in San Antonio, Texas
\n\tHelped lead the Saints to a 19-8 record and a quarterfinal finish at the NAIA National Championship
\n\tAs a sophomore, held a 26-5 singles record (15-2 spring) and a 24-4 doubles mark (16-2 spring)
\n\tNamed to the 2024-25 NAIA Men\u2019s Tennis All-America second team
\n\tHeld a No. 1 NAIA singles ranking (ITA) on March 13, with an 8-1 singles record at the time
\n\tFinished the 2025 season with a No. 2 NAIA singles ranking and finished No. 1 in both singles and doubles in the NAIA Central Region
\n\tAs a freshman, finished as runner-up in the 2024 ITA Cup with a 3-1 record. Topped the event\u2019s No. 1 seed Perry Gregg 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 in the first round of the event
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\nPrep<\/p>\n
\n\tHeld the No. 1 ranking in Nigeria while attending Our Lady of the Lake (March 14)
\n\tHas appeared in the Davis Cup playing for Nigeria in two separate events
\n\tHas two singles victories and is 1-0 in doubles competition in Davis Cup appearances
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\nPersonal<\/p>\n
\n\tSon of Peter and Justina Ekpenyong
\n\tIntends to major in business administration
\n\tBirthday is Dec. 30
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\nStudent-Athlete Q&A
\nWhat made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college\/compete at the collegiate level?<\/p>\n
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\u2019s a Christian school.<\/p>\n
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
\nMy family inspires me.<\/p>\n
What is your most memorable athletic moment\/accomplishment?
\nGetting to the NAIA nationals for the first time competing there. <\/p>\n
If you picked your jersey\/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
\nMy number is 15 because I started to breakthrough in tennis and in life at that age.<\/p>\n
Favorite meal (breakfast\/lunch\/dinner) and what is that special meal?
\nMy favorite meal is rice, chicken, and plantains. <\/p>\n
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
\nThe Bible app.<\/p>\n
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
\nMusic <\/p>\n
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
\nNovak Djokovic <\/p>\n
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
\nI listen to Drake a lot, probably something by him. <\/p>\n
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
\nNew York because it\u2019s beautiful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Previous School (Our Lady of the Lake (Texas), 2023-25)
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