SPRINGFIELD, IL – University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) men's tennis standout was named to the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) all-conference team, which was announced by the conference on Thursday.
 
Clarke became the first-ever men's tennis player to receive all-conference recognition.
 
"Sam is very deserving of this recognition," UIS coach Samantha Schall said. I'm very proud of the hard work he has put into this program."
 
Tommy Martinez and Clarke compiled a 15-8 record in doubles and is ranked No. 28 in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) NCAA Division II rankings. The junior from Kendall, England finished 18-8 in singles.
 
Among UIS career leaders, Clarke's tied for first in singles wins (51), ranks second in double wins (44) and ranks second in overall wins (95).
 
Martinez was selected as the UIS representative for the James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Award.