April 24, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS - The Green Bay men's tennis team advanced to the semifinals of the 2009 Horizon League Men's Tennis Championship with its 4-1 victory over Wright State.

The Phoenix battled hard in doubles action to claim the first point of the match. Matt Clegg and Matt Keesey paired for an 8-6 win at No. 2 doubles, while Mike Wesley and Brian McCarthy posted an 8-6 victory at No. 3 doubles.

In singles action, Green Bay added two more points with straight-set wins by Paul Swanson at No. 2 and Wesley at No. 6 singles. Wright State battled back with a victory at No. 3 singles, but Matt Keesey's come-from-behind win at No. 5 singles put the match away for the Phoenix.

The Phoenix will take on top-seeded Cleveland State Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The Vikings advanced with a 4-0 win over Youngstown State.

Green Bay 4, Wright State 1
Horizon League Championships
First Round -- April 24, 2009
Indianapolis

Doubles
1. Jan Alafriz & Mihkel Kruusmagi (WSU) def. Henning Jess & Eric Plaushines (GB) 8-6
2. Matt Clegg & Matt Keesey (GB) def. Brian Dredge & Landon Neuman (WSU) 8-6
3. Mike Wesley & Brian McCarthy (GB) def. Pip Rehg & Byron Wowchuk (WSU) 8-6

Singles
1. Matt Clegg (GB) vs. Brian Dredge (WSU) 6-1, 3-6, 3-5 DNF
2. Paul Swanson (GB) def. Jan Alafriz (WSU) 6-1, 6-2
3. Landon Neuman (WSU) def. Henning Jess (GB) 6-4, 6-4
4. Eric Plaushines (GB) vs. Bryon Wowchuk (WSU) 3-6, 6-3, 5-4 DNF
5. Matt Keesey (GB) def. Mihkel Kruusmagi (WSU) 0-6, 7-5, 7-6(3)
6. Mike Wesley (GB) def. Pip Rehg (WSU) 6-1, 6-2