Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowboys Ready for NCAA Tournament
May 12, 2004 | Cowboy Tennis
The University of Arkansas was one of 16 regional hosts for the tournament. Wichita State will play 15th-seeded Tennessee in the other match at the site.
The Cowboys will have revenge on its mind after losing to Arkansas 4-3 on Feb. 28 at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center in Tulsa, Okla., host of this year's NCAA Championship.
The Razorbacks are currently 14-9 and ranked 27th in the latest ITA poll after compiling a 4-7 record in the Southeastern Conference. UA has two players ranked in the top 40 in Adrians Zguns and Nathan Price who are ranked 18th and No. 38, respectively
Mark Van Elden defeated Zguns 6-1, 6-2 in the previous meeting. Van Elden is currently ranked No. 24 after compiling an 18-3 record at the No. 1 position. Tomas Bohunicky is the only other player for the Cowboys who has garnered a ranking this season. He was No. 109 briefly and is 18-3 at the No. 3 position.
OSU was one of four teams selected from the Big 12 to be in the NCAA Tournament. The Cowboys finished fourth in the league with a 4-3 record and were eliminated by second-ranked Baylor in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament.
Overall the Pokes were 17-5, which included a big win over sixth-ranked Rice. The Cowboys also recorded victories over tournament selections San Diego and Southern Methodist.
Oklahoma State is making its second straight appearance to the NCAA Tournament and its 12th under James Wadley.
