Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowboys Stay In Top 10 For Fourth-Straight Week
March 15, 2016 | Cowboy Tennis
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State's men's tennis squad remained in the top 10 for the fouth consecutive week, checking in at No. 6 in the latest Oracle/ITA Rankings, released on Tuesday.
The Cowboys are coming off a sweep of No. 47 Iowa and Lamar at the Greenwood Tennis Center on Sunday. With the two victories, the Pokes moved to 14-1 on the season, which is tied for the best 15-match start in program history.
Also, Oklahoma State has now defeated nine ranked opponents this season with its victory over No. 47 Iowa, which is tied for the most wins against ranked foes since head coach Jay Udwadia took over in 2012.
The Big 12 conference continues to be one of the most talented leagues in the nation with all six teams staying in the top 25. The only other conference with more teams in the top 25 is the SEC with seven.
After extending their win streak to 10 on Sunday, the Cowboys head to Malibu, California for a matchup with No. 71 Pepperdine on Saturday at 7 p.m. CT.
For more information and updates on the Pokes, follow @CowboyTennis on Instagram and Twitter.
Cowboys in the Rankings
Date Ranking Previous Week (Jump)
1/5 No. 28 None
1/20 No. 28 28 (0)
1/27 No. 25 28 (+3)
2/3 No. 17 25 (+8)
2/17 No. 15 17 (+2)
2/23 No. 9 15 (+6)
3/1 No. 5 9 (+4)
3/8 No. 5 5 (0)
3/15 No. 6 6 (-1)
The Cowboys are coming off a sweep of No. 47 Iowa and Lamar at the Greenwood Tennis Center on Sunday. With the two victories, the Pokes moved to 14-1 on the season, which is tied for the best 15-match start in program history.
Also, Oklahoma State has now defeated nine ranked opponents this season with its victory over No. 47 Iowa, which is tied for the most wins against ranked foes since head coach Jay Udwadia took over in 2012.
The Big 12 conference continues to be one of the most talented leagues in the nation with all six teams staying in the top 25. The only other conference with more teams in the top 25 is the SEC with seven.
After extending their win streak to 10 on Sunday, the Cowboys head to Malibu, California for a matchup with No. 71 Pepperdine on Saturday at 7 p.m. CT.
For more information and updates on the Pokes, follow @CowboyTennis on Instagram and Twitter.
Cowboys in the Rankings
Date Ranking Previous Week (Jump)
1/5 No. 28 None
1/20 No. 28 28 (0)
1/27 No. 25 28 (+3)
2/3 No. 17 25 (+8)
2/17 No. 15 17 (+2)
2/23 No. 9 15 (+6)
3/1 No. 5 9 (+4)
3/8 No. 5 5 (0)
3/15 No. 6 6 (-1)
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