Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowboy Tennis to Face No. 26 Arizona
January 27, 2005 | Cowboy Tennis
Oklahoma State enters the match at 2-0 on the season having defeated No. 39 Louisville, 4-1, and New Mexico State, 6-1, this past weekend in Tulsa.
The Cowboys had three players win both of their matches, including No. 44 Mark Van Elden's win over No. 124 Damar Johnson of Louisville. Newcomer Artsem Burmistrau made a strong debut for the Pokes, winning each match in straight sets. Felipe Diaz carried over his success from the fall season to start 2-0.
The 40th-ranked doubles team of Boris Kuharic and Diaz also collected a pair of wins by topping Louisville, 8-5, and New Mexico State, 8-1.
Arizona also enters the match at 2-0, with victories over Hawaii and Northern Arizona. The Wildcats feature one ranked player, No. 57 Roger Matalonga, who is fresh off of a win over the country's top-ranked player, Mississippi's Catalin Guard. Matalonga also pairs with Colin O'Grady to form the country's 18th-ranked doubles team.
Arizona has won the two previous matchups between the schools, with the last win coming in 1988.
Live scoring for the match will be available at www.tulsahurricane.com
