RICHARDSON, Texas -- Five student-athletes from The University of Texas at Tyler were honored by the American Southwest Conference as Players of the Week in their respective sports, the league office announced.

In men's tennis, senior Kevin Wright (College Station, TX / A&M Consolidated HS) went unbeaten at No. 2 singles and No. 2 doubles against LeTourneau and Centenary, helping the Patriots secure their ninth straight ASC East Division title. Wright, who battled back for a 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 win against CC, teamed with Robert Hodous in doubles.

On the women's side, freshman Jennifer Payne (Amarillo, TX / Midwestern State) went unbeaten at No. 3 singles and No. 1 doubles against LeTourneau and Centenary to fuel two teams wins – also helping the Patriots secure their seventh straight ASC East Division title and the right to host the conference tournament. Payne teamed with Jessica Blundell in doubles.

In softball, senior utility player Katelyn Thomason (Spring, TX / Southeastern Louisiana) went 13-for-21 with two home runs, three doubles and 12 RBIs to fuel the nationally-ranked Patriots to a 5-1 week, including a sweep of Louisiana College. Thomason, who has been named the division’s top weekly hitter twice this season, also scored 10 runs and walked twice. She had at least one hit – five multiple-hit games – and scored in each contest. Thomason also picked up a win in the circle.

Two UT Tyler baseball players earned honors from the ASC this week. Senior shortstop Aaron McCain (Royce City, TX / Dallas Christian HS) went 8-for-16 with a home run, two doubles and five RBIs to fuel the Patriots to a 4-0 week, including an ASC East Division road series sweep of LeTourneau. McCain also scored six times, drew four walks and stole a base.