March 29, 2003

SAN DIEGO, CA - The Texas Tech men's tennis team suffered defeat today to No. 29 University of San Diego. The Red Raiders are now 13-4 for the season and 3-1 in Big 12 play. The Red Raiders will continue conference play next week as they take on Texas A&M and Texas.

In singles, senior Devin Wakeford was able to grasp a victory against Nic Beuque at the No. 3 spot, 6-0, 7-6. Another win came from senior John Walker at the No. 5 position against Mirza Koristovic, 6-4, 6-2. At the No. 1 slot, senior Alfonso Perez was not able to overcome Pierrick Ysern, as he fell, 6-3, 6-3. Playing the No. 2 spot, sophomore Esat Tanik fell to Jason Pongsrikul, 6-3, 6-3. Sophomore Michael Innerebner suffered defeat to Rob Blair at the No. 4 position, 6-0, 6-2. At the No. 6 slot, sophomore Jonathan John fell to Michael Mshede, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.

"This was a great team effort, losing 4-3 to a top 30 team in the nation," said head coach Tim Siegel. "We did it all without our No. 1 player, it was a great effort from the team. This team has a lot of heart and I am proud of them."

For doubles, the duo of Perez and Tanik filled the No. 1 spot as they were triumphant over Pongsrikul and Beuque, 8-3. Playing at No. 3, Walker and John were able to edge Koristovic and Meschede, 8-5. For the No. 2 duo, Wakeford and Innerebner fell to Blair and Ysern, 8-3.

Up next for the Red Raiders will be Oklahoma State on April 12 and Abilene Christian on April 15, both matches at home.

Texas Tech vs. USD
Saturday, March 29, 2003
At San Diego, CA
Final: 4-3, USD

Singles
No. 1 Pierrick Ysern (USD) def. Alfonso Perez (TT), 6-3, 6-3
No. 2 Jason Pongsrikul (USD) def. Esat Tanik (TT), 6-3, 6-3
No. 3 Devin Wakeford (TT) def. Nic Beuque (USD), 6-0, 7-6
No. 4 Rob Blair (USD) def. Michael Innerebner (TT), 6-0, 6-2
No. 5 John Walker (TT) def. Mirza Koristovic (USD), 6-4, 6-2
No. 6 Michael Meschede (USD) def. Jonathan John (TT), 2-6, 6-4, 6-4

Doubles
No. 1 Perez/Tanik (TT) def. Pongsrikul/Beuque (USD), 8-3
No. 2 Blair/Ysern (USD) def. Wakeford/Innerebner (TT), 8-3
No. 3 Walker/John (TT) def. Koristovic/Meschede (USD), 8-5