April 4, 2004

LUBBOCK, Texas - The Texas Tech men's tennis team posted a decisive victory over the visiting Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday morning at the Falls Country Club. The Red Raiders improve to 10-8 overall and 1-2 in the Big 12 Conference.

Due to inclement weather, singles were played first and doubles were not played.

In singles action, Tech's Jakob Paulsen defeated Gerhard Posch at the No. 1 position, 6-2, 6-0, while junior Esat Tanik beat Jose Rivera 7-6, 6-1, at the No. 3 spot. At the No. 4 slot, junior Michael Innerebner topped Joel Reckewey 6-4, 6-1, and freshman Dinko Halachev defeated Jeff Nabity at the No. 5 spot, 6-4, 6-2.

Texas Tech Coach Tim Siegel is proud the team bounced back after a disappointing loss against Texas.

"I was proud of the way our team bounced back emotionally from a devastating tough loss against Texas." Siegel said. "They really came to play against a tough Nebraska team, and I am just proud of their effort."

The Red Raiders next action will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. against Texas A&M at the McLeod Tennis Center.

Texas Tech 4 Nebraska 2

Singles

No. 1 Jakob Paulsen (TT) def. Gerhard Posch (NU), 6-2, 6-0

No. 2 Joerg Barthel (NU) def. Bojan Szumanski (TT), 6-1, 6-4

No. 3 Esat Tanik (TT) def. Jose Rivera (NU), 7-6, 6-1

No. 4 Michael Innerebner def. Joel Reckewey (NU), 6-4, 6-1

No. 5 Dinko Halachev (TT) def. Jeff Nabity (NU), 6-4, 6-2

No. 6 James Clow (NU) def. Dimitrio Martinez (TT), 7-5, 6-3

Doubles

Did Not Play