Feb. 19, 2014
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Each week throughout the 2014 spring season, we will feature a member of the No. 43 Penn State men's tennis team in our "Player Profile" series. This week, we feature sophomore Matt Barry (Lido Beach, N.Y.). Barry is 5-0 in singles and 1-1 in doubles this spring. Barry is 14-4 overall this year. He also has an overall mark of 14-4 in doubles. The Nittany Lions host Penn on Saturday in the Indoor Tennis Center, starting at 11 a.m.
Year: Sophomore
Major: Business
Favorite place to go in your hometown: West End
Siblings:Brother, Justin Barry
Why did you come to Penn State? Great academics and great opportunity to change the tennis culture at Penn State
How long have you been playing tennis? 12 years
Nicknames: Barry, Burrr
Pregame rituals/superstitions: Listen to pump up music
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, watching TV.
Hidden Talent/Something people don't know about you: Played Lacrosse for most of my life
Favorite place to eat on campus: The Mix
Favorite place to eat off campus: Wings Over
Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad
Favorite Cartoon Character: Peter Griffin
Favorite Movie: The Fighter
Favorite Actor and Actress: Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston
Favorite sport to play/watch(other than tennis): Football
Favorite team: New York Football Giants
Favorite non-tennis athlete: Eric Bodnar
Who is the funniest person on the team? Alex Fennell
What song do you listen to most? "Gas Pedal Remix"- Mike Stud
If you were a rapper, what would your name be? Burrr
How do you pass time on road trips? Joke around with the boys
What are you most looking forward to this season? Competing hard and winning matches