Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowboy Tennis Travels to Oklahoma for Bedlam Match
April 10, 2009 | Cowboy Tennis
The match is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. at the
About the Cowboys
OSU is 10-5, 1-2 in Big 12 play. OSU is on a four-match winning streak, including its first conference win on Tuesday over
He teams with senior Nathan Byrnes at No. 1 doubles. The duo is ranked No. 16 in the Campbell/ITA College Tennis Rankings. They are 10-2 this spring and 3-0 in Big 12 matches.
Sophomore Anton Bobytskyi has been a solid performer for OSU, playing all of his singles matches at the No. 5 slot. He has compiled a 12-2 record.
Scouting the Sooners
Andrei Daescu playing No. 1 singles for OU and is ranked No. 65. He will likely face Nedovyesov.
Daescu joins David Pultr to lead the Sooners in doubles. They are 11-1 in the spring, including a 4-0 mark in Big 12 play. The duo is ranked No. 45 and will likely face Nedovyesov and Byrnes for
Doubles Implications
Cowboys Byrnes and Nedovyesov won the Big 12 championship at No. 1 doubles a year ago with a perfect 6-0 record. They are out to a 3-0 mark this spring, but are squaring off against the undefeated Daescu and Pultr duo.
The match could have major implications in determining this year's Big 12 champion at No. 1 doubles. Because there is not a tournament for singles and doubles play in the Big 12, champions are determined based on records in conference matches.
Bedlam History
The Cowboys are 38-21 against their Bedlam rival in the 59-year history of the rivalry. OSU has won 16 straight matches over the Sooners, including two wins in the Big 12 tournament.
Big Week for Byrnes
Byrnes has picked up two three-set wins this week for the Cowboys at No. 2 singles.
He clinched the dual win over
Byrnes joined with Nedovyesov for a win over
Last Time Out
The Cowboys picked up their fourth straight win with a 5-2 triumph over in-state rival
Up Next
OSU closes out its regular season schedule next weekend on the road against Texas Tech on April 17 and against Baylor on April 19.
