Buralkin Named Landmark Rookie of the Year, Grafe Earns All-Conference Honors

Buralkin Named Landmark Rookie of the Year, Grafe Earns All-Conference Honors

TOWSON, Md.- Juniata men's tennis standouts, Ilia Buralkin (Moscow, Russia / -) and Owen Grafe (Newton, Mass. / Newton North) were named to the Landmark All-Conference first team in singles and doubles. Buralkin was also named Landmark Rookie of the Year.

Buralkin went 10-3 in No. 1 singles. In conference play, he went 5-2. In doubles action, Buralkin played at the No. 1 spot, posting an 8-4 record with partners, Grafe and Roy Liberman.  

Grafe 9-2 in No. 3 singles. In conference play, he went 6-1. 

Buralkin and Grafe went 8-3 overall in No. 1 doubles and 6-2 in conference play.