After starring for the Rattlers last week, Andrej Klipa is now reaping the rewards, claiming this week's Heartland Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week award. Klipa (Sr., Belgrade, Serbia) shined for the No. 44 nationally ranked Rattlers, producing an upset over NCAA Division I opponent New Mexico State in singles competition. Klipa took the match in three sets, 6-4, 4-6, 10-7, earning St. Mary's (2-1) only point for the match.

Klipa serves in the Rattlers' No. 1 spot and has a 2-0 record in singles play so far this season to go along with his 1-1 record in doubles. The senior captain performed well last season, going 13-7 in singles and is on his way to another successful year.