NAME: Brian Shenkerclass: 2005Sport: TennisMAJOR: Political ScienceWhat Brian wants to do after graduation: Not quite sure yet, possibly business school.athlete brian models himself after: Andre AgassiFavorite athletic memory: Getting our captain Colin Ryanto drink a cup of nasty Genesee water. favorite movie: “Half Baked”Favorite quote: “Hey O’Brien [UR tennis coach] you just crashed the van!” It’s a tennis team favorite. Why Brian is the athlete of the Week: Shenker won the B flight singles in a tennis tournament over the weekend versus Ithaca, Mercyhurst, and Hobart. Shenker’s three straight victories culminated with a title match against fellow teammate, senior co-captain Dan Schoener in the finals. Shenker prevailed 3-6, 6-3, (10-4.) He also won the Consolation doubles with partner Eric Prince. Shenker looks to keep his winning streak going this weekend at the ITA Championships at Vassar College.



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