Michael Cabacungan
Height: | 5-7 |
Year: | Jr. |
Hometown: | Palm Springs, Calif. |
High School: | Palm Springs |
2021-22 (Junior)
Won his first match of the season in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, at the ITA West Regional Championships (Oct. 1) and won twice in doubles as well, with a tight 8 (7)-7 (5) victory with Andrew Somerville and a 8 (7)-7 (5) win, also with Somerville.
2020-21 (Sophomore | COVID-19 season)
No season due to COVID-19.
2019-20 (First-Year | COVID-19 season)
- Member of the No. 24 Bulldog men’s tennis team that went 3-2 in the pandemic-shortened season
- Gained a 3-1 record, primarily at the No. 6 spot in singles
- Topped counterparts from Westmont College and Hardin-Simmons University in straight sets
- Teamed up with Donovan Lilov, Andrew Yip, and Andrew Leahy for a 7-3 mark in doubles
- Primarily competed with Lilov at the No. 3 slot, earning a 4-1 record
- Posted quality wins over No. 30 Southwestern University, No. 36 Washington & Lee University, Hardin-Simmons University, and Christopher Newport University
Awards
- Member of the squad that earned ITA All-Academic Team status (2019-20)
- SCIAC All-Academic Men's Tennis Team (2019-20)
Quick Facts
- Postgraduate Plans: Dental School
- Favorite Professional Athlete: Roger Federer
- Favorite Food: Any pasta
- Favorite Inspirational Quote: “No pain, no gain.”
- Why I Chose to Become a Bulldog Student-Athlete: Opportunities.