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March 22, 2004
Men’s Tennis Opens GLVC Play
The SIU Edwardsville men’s tennis team opens Great Lakes Valley Conference competition this week. The Cougars have prepared for league play by playing in eight non-conference events to begin the year.
“We are ready to start conference play,” Coach Bill Logan said. “I’ve been pleased with the team and the individual efforts of all the players.”
After its final non-conference match with Northwest Missouri State on Monday, the Cougars play host to Quincy on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the GLVC opener. It then takes to the road for matches with Bellarmine and Southern Indiana on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
Matt Warner (Arlington Hts.) and Justin Free (Danville) have been a welcome addition to the team this year. They are the only newcomers to a team consisting of five returnees, including senior captain Doug Kummer (Fenton, Mo.).
“Matt and Justin have really added strength to the team,” Logan said. “Our returning letterman make it even stronger.”
Chris Rigdon (Glen Carbon) has a team-high nine wins this season. Warner and Free are close by with eight each.
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