Maksym Lagutin Class: Sophomore Hometown: Cherkasy, Ukraine High School: First City Gymnasia Height / Weight: 5-10 / 154

2011: Finished freshman campaign with seven singles victories and six doubles victories with MAC Newcomer of the Year Axel Lagerlof ... Six of his singles wins came in straight sets ... Won first collegiate match against Western Illinois, with a 6-2, 6-3 win against Francisco Ortiz at No. 5 (Feb. 11) ... Won first doubles match of his career at No. 1 against Dayton, 8-2 (Jan. 22).

Prior to NIU: Ranked as high as No. 388 in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) rankings.

Personal: Born Sept. 24, 1992 in Cherkasy, Ukraine...Son of Maryna Sergii Lagutin...Graduated from First City Gymnasia.