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Men's Tennis Set for Non-Conference Match at Illinois State

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan men's tennis team will head to Normal, Ill., facing Missouri Valley foe Illinois State on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m.

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The Broncos enter Saturday's matchup at 5-5 overall and are coming off a 1-2 home weekend falling to Michigan State (4-3) and Valparaiso (4-3) while picking up a perfect 7-0 victory against Wayne State. Illinois State comes into the weekend at 4-7 overall having dropped their last four matches, which have all been on the road.

Senior Matt Hamilton comes in with the best record in the spring at 8-2. Freshman Jannik Opitz is 18-5 overall and 6-4  in the spring while sophomore Eric Olivarez holds a 16-5 overall and 6-1 record this spring.  

In doubles play, the duo of junior Billy Heckman/sophomore Nick Schnobel are 10-5 overall. Senior Daniel Loebel/freshman Kennosuke Nouchi are 7-5 overall while Hamilton/Opitz hold a perfect 4-0 record this spring.

Following Saturday's contest, the Broncos will return home, welcoming Cleveland State on Friday, March 3 at 3 p.m. at West Hills Athletic Club before traveling to Drake on Sunday, March 12 at 9 a.m. 

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Players Mentioned

Matt Hamilton

Matt Hamilton

5' 10"
Senior
Billy Heckman

Billy Heckman

5' 11"
Junior
Daniel Loebel

Daniel Loebel

6' 1"
Senior
Eric Olivarez

Eric Olivarez

5' 10"
Sophomore
Nick Schnobel

Nick Schnobel

5' 11"
Sophomore
Kennosuke Nouchi

Kennosuke Nouchi

5' 10"
Freshman
Jannik Opitz

Jannik Opitz

6' 4"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Matt Hamilton

Matt Hamilton

5' 10"
Senior
Billy Heckman

Billy Heckman

5' 11"
Junior
Daniel Loebel

Daniel Loebel

6' 1"
Senior
Eric Olivarez

Eric Olivarez

5' 10"
Sophomore
Nick Schnobel

Nick Schnobel

5' 11"
Sophomore
Kennosuke Nouchi

Kennosuke Nouchi

5' 10"
Freshman
Jannik Opitz

Jannik Opitz

6' 4"
Freshman