Press Release
April 9, 2008
Bearcats Move Into First-Place Tie With Win Against Washburn
TOPEKA, Kan. - The No. 26 Northwest Missouri State men's tennis team needed four wins in singles to defeat No. 24 Washburn 5-4 today at the Kossover Tennis Center. The win is the sixth for the Bearcats (13-4, 2-1) in the last seven matches.
Defending MIAA Player of the Week Vigit Seghal and sophomore Felipe Gennari recorded the only win in doubles play, defeating Nathan Martin and Brad Johnston 8-4 at the No. 2 spot. Gennari needed three sets to notch a win in singles play, defeating Drew Hanson 2-6, 6-2, 7-5 at No. 4 singles.
Daniel Usieto won his fifth straight match at No. 3 singles, winning a 6-2, 6-2 match with Martin.
Today's win moves the Bearcats into a first-place tie with Southwest Baptist with one MIAA match remaining for each squad.
Up Next: Northwest will host Newman (Kan.) April 12 at 1 p.m.
For more information, please contact:
Phillip Dowden, Media Relations/Sports Information
sid@nwmissouri.edu | 660.562.1118 | Fax: 660.562.1582
Northwest Athletics
Lamkin Activity Center | 800 University Drive | Maryville, MO 64468
