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Broncos Finish Weekend with Win over Tennessee Tech

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Western Michigan men's tennis team got back on track Sunday afternoon, defeating Tennessee Tech 4-0 at the Roger Knapp Tennis Center on the campus of Drake University. The Broncos finished the three-match weekend 2-1, improving to 4-1 on the season.

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After falling in a close 4-3 match against Drake yesterday, the Broncos came out on a mission to play against the Golden Eagles. The Brown and Gold swept all doubles matches to earn the doubles point and as a team are now 10-5 in dual-match season. Leading the way in doubles play so far is the dynamic duo of Eric Olivarez and Nick Schnobel, who are 4-1 together after defeating Tennessee Tech's duo Jorge Alfonzo and Wenceslao Albin 7-6 (2) at No. 2.

In singles play, the Brown and Gold clinched the match after sweeping three straight. Olivarez got it started winning 6-2,6-4 at No. 4 to improve to 4-0 this spring while sophomore Kennosuke Nouchi at No. 2 followed suite to put the Broncos ahead 3-0. Clinching the match was junior Matej Svjetlicic, defeating Gonzal Garcia (6-3,6-2) as he improves to a perfect 5-0 this spring.

The remainder of the singles matches went unfinished.

The Broncos return to Kalamazoo for a mini two-match home stand, hosting Butler and Illinois State on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. inside West Hills. Admission to all home tennis matches is free.
 
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Players Mentioned

Kennosuke Nouchi

Kennosuke Nouchi

5' 10"
Sophomore
Eric Olivarez

Eric Olivarez

5' 10"
Junior
Nick Schnobel

Nick Schnobel

5' 11"
Junior
Matej Svjetlicic

Matej Svjetlicic

6' 1"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Kennosuke Nouchi

Kennosuke Nouchi

5' 10"
Sophomore
Eric Olivarez

Eric Olivarez

5' 10"
Junior
Nick Schnobel

Nick Schnobel

5' 11"
Junior
Matej Svjetlicic

Matej Svjetlicic

6' 1"
Junior