Ruben Herrera
Sophomore Caracas, Venezuela

Prospectus: Will play in the number 1 position.Had a good fall.Really close losses in the fall.

2001 Highlights: Had the best record on the team last year going 11-11.Had a 4-2 conference record.Had a big conference win over Chuck Haddox of Samford (6-2, 2-6, 6-3).He gained the only point over conference foe Alexander Antonijevic of Stetson (6-4, 6-4).Was paired up with three different Gamecocks in doubles action: Nick Utley, Jason Romine, and former Gamecock Larry Lombardo.Compiled a 9-7 doubles record.Teamed with Nick Utley the most going 5-6 in their tenure.

Prep Highlights: Played at San Augustin High School in Venezuela.Was ranked 4th.Also lettered in basketball and soccer. Personal Highlights: Born to Rene and Nereida de Herrera on November 5, 1981.Has two brothers, Rene and Ronald.Majoring in Communications.

Quoting Bailey: "Ruben is very talented and will playing in the top positions for us."


2001 Season Results:
1/27 L Fernando Damus (GSU) 6-4, 6-4
2/7 W Chuck Haddox (SAM) 6-2, 2-6, 6-3
2/10 L Kosta Zinchanka (USA) 6-3, 6-1
2/17 L John Hangstefer (UTC) 6-4, 6-4
2/21 W Louis Sisco (JS) 6-1, 6-0
2/23 W Fernando Sedado (AUM) 6-1, 6-0
2/27 W Jess Moore (MU) 6-0, 6-1
3/9 L Matteo Triacca (BU) 6-4, 6-3
3/13 L Alex Jung (UAB) 6-2, 6-1
3/15 W Fred Davis (ASU) 6-1, 6-1
3/16 L Norfal Nedji (RAD) 4-6, 6-2, 6-4
3/22 W Andy Roswal (UAH) 6-3, 6-4
3/25 W Alexander Antonijevic (STE) 6-4, 6-4
3/26 W Jeff Lewis (JU) 6-7, 7-6, 10-4
3/27 W Andrew Groslimond (ROL) 6-2, 2-6, 6-1
4/5 L Aman Gill (TSU) 6-2, 7-5
4/19 L Raphael Bohli (SAM) DNF