Idaho State senior David Felix picked up his first Big Sky Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week honor after helping the Bengals earn a 2-0 start in conference play this weekend. Felix was undefeated in both singles and doubles play and did not lose a set while playing at the No. 2 position in both formats.

Against Northern Colorado, Felix and partner Gary Rendek topped their opposition 6-3 in duos to start a comeback effort for the doubles point. Felix then put ISU within a point of victory by topping UNC’s Julian Kenzlers 6-1, 7-6 (3). Idaho State went on to defeat UNC 5-2.

Against Eastern Washington, Felix and Rendek delivered ISU the doubles point with a 6-4 win. Felix then overwhelmed his opponent in singles play with a landslide 6-3, 6-1 victory. His teammates followed suit and the Bengals won the match 6-1.

The Niederwürzbach, Germany, native is now 5-2 in singles play this season with a perfect 2-0 record at the No. 2 position. He has gone 6-2 in doubles play while winning his last three matches with Rendek.

This is the second player of the week Idaho State has claimed in the young season. Fynn Lohse won the first conference award of the year on Jan. 16. Felix was also named the U.S. Bank Bengal Athlete of the Week for his effort.

Felix will not have a chance to defend his title in the upcoming weeks. The Bengals do not take the court again until March 16 when they travel to Cedar City, Utah, to play the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.