Coming to Murray State from Germany, Nikola Aracic had an outstanding collegiate career at Murray State for Coach Mel Purcell.
With a 90-27 career singles record, Aracic was nearly unbeatable in OVC matches.
In the spring of 1999 as a freshman, he was 6-0 against OVC competition.
As a junior and senior in 2001 and 2002, Aracic was MSU's No. 1 singles player and had a streak of 13-straight victories at one point. In 2001, he was 16-2 in all of his matches.
Aracic was named the OVC Player of the Year three times, marking just the second time this has occurred at MSU.
He follows fellow MSU Hall of Fame pick Tony Wretlund (1985-89) who was the other three-time OVC Player of the Year pick.
Aracic played the No. 1 singles slot for the Racers during his entire collegiate career.
Mel Purcell, Head Men's Tennis Coach accepting Nikola Aracic's plaque from Allen Ward, Director of Athletics.
