Hickory, N.C. – Lenoir-Rhyne University Head Men's Tennis Coach Tom Rees has announced the signing of Rory Murchland for the 2017-18 campaign.

Murchland (Mount Victoria, Wellington, NEW ZEALAND) played No. 1 for his high school team for three years and represented his district for tennis on multiple occasions.  Murchland also reached the semifinals of the New Zealand National Doubles Tournament.

"We are pleased to welcome to Rory (Murchland) to Lenoir-Rhyne as he joins his sister – Emily (women's team) – and junior teammate William Hewett (men's team)," said Rees. 

"Rory possesses a diverse skill set that will be able to cause opponents problems in singles and he enjoys coming forward allowing him to play well in doubles also.  He has a high ceiling and we look forward to helping him achieve his potential at Lenoir-Rhyne."

Lenoir-Rhyne went 11-10 on the year – 4-7 in South Atlantic Conference play – in Rees' first-year as mentor last spring.