COLCHESTER, Vt. - Saint Michael's College men's tennis first-year Benji Deshayes (Walloon Brabant, Belgium/Home Schooled) was named Northeast 10 Conference Rookie of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, Sept. 27, landing his second such award in three weeks.
 
Deshayes won both of his matches against three-time defending NE10 Championship titlist Adelphi University on Saturday. He sided with junior Richard Lin (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Bishop Gibbons) for a 7-5 win at No. 2 doubles before capturing a 6-4, 6-4 victory at No. 4 singles. Deshayes stands 2-1 in singles play this year, all from the fourth spot, and a team-best 3-1 with Lin at No. 2 doubles.
 
The Purple Knights host Franklin Pierce University on Saturday at 11 a.m.