April 20, 2001

NEW ORLEANS - Saint Louis University men's tennis fell to Marquette 4-1 this afternoon at the Conference USA Tournament in New Orleans, La. Freshman Lance Vodicka scored a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Peter Mojzis at No. 1 singles to record the Billikens' only point of the match.

At No. 2 singles, freshman Thomas Kwong lost the first set 7-5 to Bart Cordemeijer, but was up 4-1 in the second when the match was called. Similarly, Sanjeev Paramanathan had Brian Verban on the ropes at No. 5 singles at 6-1, 2-3, but the match was decided before play was completed.

The Billikens end their 2000-01 campaign with an 8-12 overall record.

Singles

1. Lance Vodicka (SLU) def. Peter Mojzis 6-3, 6-1
2. Bart Cordemeier (UM) vs. Thomas Kwong --- Suspended
3. Raj Gill (UM) def. Taylor Curran 6-1, 6-2
4. Justin Holsen (UM) def. Michael Hoosien 6-2, 6-1
5. Brian Verban (UM) vs. Sanjeev Paramanathn --- Suspended
6. Frank Rigo (UM) def. Eric Sasser 6-2, 6-2

Doubles

1. Mojzis/Gill (UM) def. Vodicka/Kwong 8-3
2. Cordemeijer/Verban (UM) def. Curran/Hoosien 8-6
3. Holsen/Davies (UM) vs. Paramanathan/Sasser --- Suspended