Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Men's Tennis Picks Up Third Win of Weekend
03/21/2004 | 12:00:00 | Men's Tennis
March 21, 2004
By Dustin Thompson
CARBONDALE, Ill. - The men's tennis team continued to play well as they defeated the Flames of Illinois-Chicago (4-1) today at the SIU Arena Courts.
With today's win the Salukis continue a five match winning streak and look to have their first winning season since 1999. The Salukis can give credit to the top of the lineup for today's win as the Dawgs took wins in the No. 1 through No. 3 singles spots.
Senior Peter Bong was able to post a victory at the No.1 singles spot as he defeated Artsem Burmistrau (6-4, 6-4) while juniors Alexandru Nomicos and Julian Angel Botero picked up wins at the No. 2 and No. 3 spots. Also contributing to SIU's win was sophomore Tomas Gonzalez who defeated Pat Zufan at the No. 5 spot.
The Salukis look to add on to their five match winning streak as they are schedule to start conference play in the Missouri Valley beginning with a match up against the Aces of Evansville on March 25. All results and statistics can be found at www.SIUSalukis.com
SIU vs. Illinois-Chicago-(4-1)
Singles
Peter Bong (SIU) def. Artsem Burmistrau (UIC)-6-4, 6-4
Alexandru Nomicos def. Karol Zarucki (UIC)-2-6, 6-2, 6-3
Julian Angel Botero (SIU) def. John Cincola (UIC)-6-2, 6-3
Paul Glendenning (UIC) def. Bojan Ilievski (SIU)-6-3, 7-6
Tomas Gonzales (SIU) def. Pat Zufan (UIC)-6-3, 6-2
