In his first season at Lewis after attending Joliet Junior College last year and North Central College his freshman year.

At Joliet Junior College: Placed third in the region and third in the conference at No. 3 singles ... finished third in the region and second in the conference at No. 1 doubles. At North Central: Played No. 3 singles and No. 3 doubles ... had a 15-5 overall record and 5-2 conference record in doubles, and finished fourth in the conference.

High School/Other: Earned two varsity letters ... as a senior, had an 18-8 No. 1 doubles record (8-0 in conference) to help lead Romeoville to second in the league ... conference No. 1 doubles champion in the regular season and the conference tournament ... third in the conference at No. 1 doubles as a junior, when the team was league runner-up ... also lettered twice in soccer ... four-year honor roll student.

Personal : Son of Hong and Terry Nguyen ... born January 4, 1982 ... economics major.