BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Bryan Shelton of Florida was honored as the 2021 Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year after leading the Gators to an undefeated 12-0 record in SEC competition and an overall 20-2 record this season, the conference announced on Friday.
Shelton, who led his program to its second regular season conference title in three years, was honored with the SEC Coach of the Year award for the third time in his career, having previously received the award in 2016 and 2019.
The SEC also announced its First, Second, and Freshman Teams for the year, recognizing Andy Andrade, Sam Riffice, Duarte Vale, Blaise Bicknell, and Ben Shelton. Andrade, Riffice, and Vale were named to the First Team All-SEC, Bicknell was selected for the Second Team All-SEC, and Shelton was included on the SEC All-Freshman Team.
Kyle Pitts, tight end for the Florida Gators, was selected fourth overall.
Andrade holds a 14-7 record in dual singles matches this season, along with eight doubles victories. Riffice has achieved an 18-4 record in singles and 13-6 in doubles. Vale, who has competed in the No. 1 position throughout the season, finished with a 15-6 singles record and 12 doubles wins.
Bicknell demonstrated exceptional performance with a 20-0 record in dual singles matches this season and an undefeated 29-0 overall singles record for the 2020-21 year.
Completing the list of honorees, Shelton posted a 17-4 record in dual singles matches this season and 12-6 in doubles play.
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