April 6, 2009

Arlington, Texas -

Men's and Women's Tennis Match Notes

MAVS 9-0 IN CONFERENCE ACTION
UTA enters their three-game home stand with a perfect 9-0 mark in conference action and a 12-6 overall record.

The Mavericks posted a pair of wins last weekend against SELU and Nicholls State.

After their three-game home stand, UTA will travel to Corpus Christi, TX for the conference tournament.

WHO'S HOT

Newcomer Maria Martinez-Romer win streak continues as she collected her 12th and 13th straight victory against SELU and Nicholls last weekend.

In 17 matches this season, Martinez-Romer has posted 15 victories.

She has also been stellar in doubles action, recording a 10-7 overall record and is currently on a four game win streak with teammate Nikola Matocova.

SCOUTING ISLANDERS AND ROADRUNNERS

The Islanders are coming off a 4-3 loss to Sam Houston State on Sunday. The setback dropped their overall record to 7-8 and 3-3 in SLC action.

Prior to their setback against the Bearkats, the Islanders were on a three-game win streak.

UTSA is coming off a 7-0 victory against SFA on Sunday. The Roadrunners enter Saturday's match-up with a 13-6 record and a 7-2 mark in league play.

MEN'S TENNIS NOTES
SCOUTING THE MUSTANGS AND LIONS

SMU (13-9) dropped a 6-1 decision against No. 30 Oklahoma State on Friday at Turpin Tennis Stadium.

Before facing the Cowboys, the Mustangs were on a three-game win streak.

The Mustangs No. 2 doubles team Darren Walsh and Adham el-Effendi are undefeated and have recorded an 11-0 mark this season. The sophomore tandem are also ranked 33 nationally.

SE Louisiana is coming off a pair of conference victories last weekend against Nicholls State and Lamar.

The Lions are 8-8 overall and 2-2 in SLC action.

2009 PLAYER OF THE WEEK RECIPIENTS

MEN'S TENNIS
Mindaugas Celedinas (February 10, 2009)
Brieuc Hamon (March 3, 2009)

WOMEN'S TENNIS
Monika Hadvigerova (February 10, 2009)
Nikola Matovivoa (March 10, 2009)