Marcos Bernardes

Marcos Bernardes
Marcos Bernardes
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Hometown:
    Brasilia, Brazil
  • Year:
    Sophomore
News mentions
Bernardes claims 15th Donnelly Maverick Award at annual Tech tennis awards picnic
Bernardes claims 15th Donnelly Maverick Award at annual Tech tennis awards picnic

More than 15 years have passed since the Tennessee Tech athletics family lost a treasured member, as well as one of the most dedicated and inspirational fans the Golden Eagles have ever known. But the memory of TTU Sports of Hall Famer Johnny Donnelly continues to live on each and every year, most notably with the honor presented in his name each season to a member of the Tech tennis team.

Tech’s storybook 2016 season concludes with loss to No. 5 Ohio State in NCAA Tournament
Tech’s storybook 2016 season concludes with loss to No. 5 Ohio State in NCAA Tournament

COLUMBUS, Ohio – One of the best seasons in program history came to a close Saturday afternoon as the Tennessee Tech tennis team was downed 5-0 by No. 5 Ohio State in the opening round of the 2016 NCAA Championship from the OSU Varsity Tennis Center.

Tech tennis off to Columbus, Ohio for opening round of the 2016 NCAA Championship
Tech tennis off to Columbus, Ohio for opening round of the 2016 NCAA Championship

Armed with already one of its best seasons in program history, the Tennessee Tech tennis team is ready to take its show to a stage where the lights are brightest and the stakes are raised.

No. 1 Golden Eagles soar to OVC tourney title with 4-3 victory over No. 2 Eastern Kentucky
No. 1 Golden Eagles soar to OVC tourney title with 4-3 victory over No. 2 Eastern Kentucky

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Add another chapter in the tale of the 2016 Tennessee Tech tennis team as the Golden Eagles extend their storybook season with the coveted prize and proud distinction of Ohio Valley Conference Tournament champions.

Tech advances to OVC Tournament championship match with 4-2 win over Jacksonville State
Tech advances to OVC Tournament championship match with 4-2 win over Jacksonville State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team is now within an eyelash of reaching the pinnacle after knocking off No . 4 Jacksonville State, 4-2, in Saturday’s semifinal action at the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament from the Centennial Sportsplex Tennis Center.

Tech marches into OVC Tournament as No. 1 seed; set to play in semifinals Saturday morning
Tech marches into OVC Tournament as No. 1 seed; set to play in semifinals Saturday morning

Having already enjoyed a historic spring campaign, the Tennessee Tech tennis team takes aim at the greatest prize the year has to offer, an Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.

Tennis caps off perfect OVC season with 7-0 victory against Murray State
Tennis caps off perfect OVC season with 7-0 victory against Murray State

The Tennessee Tech tennis team achieved perfection in Ohio Valley Conference play, capping off an undefeated voyage through its conference slate with a 7-0 win over Murray State Saturday afternoon at Tech Tennis Courts.

Golden Eagles claim sole possession of regular season championship with 7-0 win over Governors
Golden Eagles claim sole possession of regular season championship with 7-0 win over Governors

The Tennessee Tech tennis team has officially grabbed sole possession of the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference regular season title, sealing the deal with an exclamation point behind a 7-0 win over Austin Peay Friday afternoon.

Tennis vying for sole possession of OVC regular season championship with pair of weekend tilts
Tennis vying for sole possession of OVC regular season championship with pair of weekend tilts

Having already captured a share of the Ohio Valley Conference regular season championship, the Tennessee Tech tennis team aims to take its next step in an already memorable year as the Golden Eagles search to seize the title outright with a pair of home matches over the weekend.

Tech captures share of regular season championship with 6-1 win over Eastern Illinois
Tech captures share of regular season championship with 6-1 win over Eastern Illinois

CHARLESTON, Ill. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team can check off one of its major goals of 2016, ensuring itself at least a share of the regular season Ohio Valley Conference championship thanks to a 6-1 victory at Eastern Illinois Saturday afternoon.

Tech’s flawless singles play leads them to 6-1 win over SIUE
Tech’s flawless singles play leads them to 6-1 win over SIUE

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team soared during singles play, rallying back from an early doubles setback en route to taking all six singles tilts on the way to a 6-1 win over SIU Edwardsville.

TTU takes perfect conference record up north in matches with SIUE and EIU over the weekend
TTU takes perfect conference record up north in matches with SIUE and EIU over the weekend

Off to a torrid pace in its 2016 conference campaign, the Tennessee Tech tennis team searches to keep perfection alive as the Golden Eagles flock north for their final two road matches of the regular season.

Tennis team moves to 5-0 in conference play with Saturday win over EKU Colonels
Tennis team moves to 5-0 in conference play with Saturday win over EKU Colonels

The Tennessee Tech tennis team remained unbeaten in OVC play with a 5-2 victory Saturday over Eastern Kentucky. Tech is now 5-0 in league matches and has won 13 consecutive regular season OVC contests.

Golden Eagles fly higher in battle of unbeatens with 6-1 nod over Morehead State
Golden Eagles fly higher in battle of unbeatens with 6-1 nod over Morehead State

The Tennessee Tech tennis team flexed its home dominance Friday afternoon, powering its way to a 6-1 victory over Morehead State to remain undefeated in Ohio Valley Conference play.

Golden Eagles host Morehead State and EKU over the weekend
Golden Eagles host Morehead State and EKU over the weekend

Tech Tennis Courts will be the epicenter of the Ohio Valley Conference tennis world over the weekend as three OVC clubs with a combined conference record 10-1 will clash in Cookeville.

Golden Eagles remain unbeaten in OVC play with 5-2 win over Gamecocks
Golden Eagles remain unbeaten in OVC play with 5-2 win over Gamecocks

The Tennessee Tech tennis team extended its Ohio Valley Conference regular-season winning streak to 11 consecutive matches, and improved to 3-0 this season in league play with a 5-2 win Saturday at Jacksonville State.

Tech narrowly edged by Louisville in non-conference finale
Tech narrowly edged by Louisville in non-conference finale

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The type of drama you read about unfolded Thursday evening at Bass-Rudd Tennis Center, but when the dust finally settled, Louisville squeaked out a 4-3 victory over the Tennessee Tech tennis team in TTU’s final non-conference match of the season.

Golden Eagles complete perfect Nashville trip with 6-1 win over Belmont
Golden Eagles complete perfect Nashville trip with 6-1 win over Belmont

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Saturday afternoon proved to be déjà vu for the Tennessee Tech tennis team as the Golden Eagles notched their second straight 6-1 win in Nashville, knocking off Belmont to improve to 2-0 in OVC play.

Golden Eagles soar into OVC action with matches at TSU and Belmont
Golden Eagles soar into OVC action with matches at TSU and Belmont

It’s the most important time of the year and it’s finally upon the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles unwrap Ohio Valley Conference action with a trip to Nashville over the weekend.

Tech toppled by NAIA No. 1 Georgia Gwinnett
Tech toppled by NAIA No. 1 Georgia Gwinnett

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team hit a bump in the road against the NAIA’s top team in the country, falling 5-2 at No. 1 Georgia Gwinnett Saturday afternoon.

Golden Eagles roll past USC Upstate in second home match of the season
Golden Eagles roll past USC Upstate in second home match of the season

The Tennessee Tech tennis team flexed its muscles at home Thursday afternoon, rolling to a 6-1 victory over USC Upstate to kick off a busy stretch of three matches in three days.

Golden Eagles gear up for three-straight days of action, highlighted by home matches on Thursday and Friday
Golden Eagles gear up for three-straight days of action, highlighted by home matches on Thursday and Friday

The Tennessee Tech tennis team gets set to unwrap a busy slate of action as the Golden Eagles will hit the courts for three-straight days in the final tune up before OVC play begins.

Eduardo Mena captures adidas® OVC Male Tennis Athlete of the Week
Eduardo Mena captures adidas® OVC Male Tennis Athlete of the Week

For the first time this spring, Tennessee Tech tennis player Eduardo Mena was recognized as the adidas® OVC Male Tennis Athlete of the Week, following another stellar weekend for the Golden Eagle sophomore.

Tech closes weekend action with loss to No. 7 Wake Forest
Tech closes weekend action with loss to No. 7 Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team was unable to make it two-straight wins Sunday evening, falling to No. 7 Wake Forest, 7-0, to conclude a two-match road swing in Winston-Salem.

Golden Eagles even up overall record with 4-3 win over Radford
Golden Eagles even up overall record with 4-3 win over Radford

WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team kicked off its two-match weekend set in stellar fashion Saturday afternoon, edging Radford, 4-3, at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex.

Golden Eagle tennis claims top two singles spots, but falls to Tennessee, 4-3
Golden Eagle tennis claims top two singles spots, but falls to Tennessee, 4-3

The Tennessee Tech tennis team (2-3) waged a battle with Tennessee Saturday afternoon inside the Goodfriend Tennis Center, forcing a third set in four of the six singles matches and capturing the two top spots, before the Vols (6-4) claimed a 4-3 victory.