Class: FR-RS
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180 pounds
Previous School: Westville Boys HS
Hometown: Durban, South Africa

2007-08 (Redshirt Freshman) Fall: Posted a 5-3 singles record ... Began fall play 3-1 before falling to Greg Anderson of Morehead State 7-5, 7-5 in the finals of the 21st Annual Middle Tennessee Fall Invitational ... Teamed with Joao Paoliello to notch a 4-3 doubles record.

2006-07 (Freshman) Enrolled in January ... Suffered a season-ending injury in first tournament and underwent surgery.

High School: Letterwinner through Sarnia Primary School and Westville Boys HS ... Also played cricket, soccer and ran track ... First Team selection in tennis for five straight years and served as team captain the final three seasons ... Named Kwa-Zulu Sportsman of the Year in 2001 and participated in Kaw-Zulu Junior Tennis 2002-06 ... Ranked No. 6 nationally in singles in U18 and No. 1 in doubles in U18 ... Also ranked No. 2 in South Africa in singles in U23 and No. 6 in doubles in U23.

Personal: Richard Gregory Cowden ... Son of Gregory and Leigh-Anne Cowden ... Born June 28, 1988.