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Which home men's basketball game are you most excited about attending?
vs. Chattanooga (Jan. 6)
vs. Appalachian State (Jan. 20)
vs. Davidson (Jan. 23)
vs. College of Charleston (Jan. 30)
vs. Furman (Feb. 17)
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Courtesy: GeorgiaSouthernEagles.com
Release: 03/17/2008

Fall 2008: Displayed a strapping performance in doubles action with partner Joris De Weerdt • The tandem advanced to the semifinals of the Georgia Southern Invitational • Competing at the UNC Fall Invitational, the pair rolled past three opponents to reach the finals • En route to the finals, the tandem knocked off #39 Duke University’s Christopher Price and Luke Marchese, 8-4, and met #53 North Carolina State’s Rob Lowe and Julian Sullivan in the finals •  The Eagle duo also captured the doubles crown at the UNF Invitational • They defeated #31 Auburn’s Milan Krnjetin/Alex Stamchev, 9-8(3), to take the title • In the final tournament of the fall, the duo notched off two tandems to reach the finals • The Eagle pair wrapped up fall competition with a stellar 9-3 doubles tally • Gathered a first round singles win at the UNF Invitational over Forest Jenkins of Florida A&M.


2007-2008: Recorded an 8-10 singles mark competing mainly at the No. 6 seed • Posted a winning record of 3-1 at the sixth seed in conference match-ups • Was 4-0 in 3-set matches, including a 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 victory over Paul Paige of Florida A&M in the first match of the season • Wrapped up a doubles campaign with an overall record of 8-13 • Played primarily with Joris De Weerdt and Philip Prins • Went 3-3 with De Weerdt in conference play • Went on a five-match win streak in March.


2006-2007: Partnered with teammate Neil Shine during doubles competition • Duo recorded a 15-8 overall record with a 5-3 conference mark • Compiled a 6-16 overall record during singles competition.


At Old Dominion University: Finished the 2006 season with a 13-7 record in singles action • Capped off an outstanding freshman campaign posting a 12-11 mark in doubles action.


Personal: Born June 24, 1987 in Nassau, Bahamas • Son of Cheryl and Billy Sands • Majoring in Civil Engineering • Hobbies include fishing and boating • His craziest ambition is to visit every country in the world • People would be surprised to know that he only listens to reggae • Favorite sports figure is Braylon Edwards of the Cleveland Browns.

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