March 21, 2004

By Dustin Thompson
www.SIUSalukis.com

CARBONDALE, Ill. - The men's tennis team came away with two victories as they shut out the Cougars of Chicago State in both matches in yesterday's double header 6-0, 6-0.

Junior Alexandru Nomicos was flawless on the day as he defeated Amit Wadhwani at the No. 2 singles spot 6-0, 6-0 in the first match and went on to defeat Bruce Borum 6-0, 6-0 in the second match of the day.

Junior Julian Angel Botero and sophomore Bojan Ilievski also posted shut outs in the first match of the day as Botero blanked Bruce Borum (6-0, 6-0) while Ilievski knocked off Jose Flores (6-0, 6-0). In the second match of the day it was senior Peter Bong posting a shut out as he defeated Jose Flores (6-0, 6-0) at the No. 1 singles spot.

The Salukis are in action today as they host the Flames of Illinois-Chicago in a 10:00 a.m. match up. All results can be found at www.SIUSalukis.com

SIU vs. Chicago State-Match #1-(6-0)
Singles
Peter Bong def. Danai Samuriwo-6-1, 6-3
Alexandru Nomicos def. Amit Wadhwani-6-0, 6-0
Bojan Ilievski def. Jose Flores-6-0, 6-0
Julian Angel Botero def. Bruce Borum-6-0, 6-0
Lukasz Soswa def. Dejanavramovic-7-5, 6-3

SIU vs. Chicago State-Match #2-(6-0)
Peter Bong def. Jose Flores-6-0, 6-0
Alexandru Nomicos def. Bruce Borum-6-0, 6-0
Julian Angel Botero def. Damai samuriwo-6-7, 6-2, 6-1
Bojan Ilievski def. Amit Wadhwani-6-3, 6-3
Tomas Gonzalez def. Dejan Auramovic-6-3, 6-2