BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Bassil Touban has been named NEC Co-Player of the Month following a string of strong performances in October, the conference announced Thursday. 

Competing at the ITA Northeast Regional in Princeton N.J. (Oct. 16 – Oct. 21), Touban defeated Hideki Matsuoka of Hofstra in a qualifying draw single match, 6-4, 6-3.

Later in the month, Touban represented the Sharks at the Men's ITA Tournament in Binghamton, N.Y. He paired up with LIU teammate James Vincent to defeat Louis Keller and Jakob Bonnett of Monmouth in a doubles match, 6-0.

He also racked up two singles match victories, defeating Davis McDonald of Army (6-0, 0-6, 10-6) and Diego Alcala of Fairfield (7-6(9), 6-4).