March 17, 2000

San Antonio, Texas-- - The University of Memphis men's tennis team wrapped up a seven-day, seven-match road trip with a 5-2 win over Trinity University, Friday.

Trinity won the doubles point with wins at the No. 2 and No. 3 singles spots, but the Tigers won all but one singles match to take the match. Junior Alistair Todd fell 6-4, 2-6, 10-3 at No. 3 singles, but teamed with freshman Ben Stapp for the Tigers' lone win in doubles with a 8-6 win at No. 1.

Memphis' schedule continues with a match at Tennessee-Martin, Mar. 24. That match will mark the beginning of another consecutive competition days with three matches in three days, all on the road.

The Tigers' final home match is scheduled for Apr. 1 against Oklahoma Christian University. The first serve is scheduled for 1 p.m. at The Racquet Club.

SINGLES

Richard Magney (UM) def. Sloan Rush, 6-4, 6-2

Daniel Demacek (UM) def. Michael Slutzky, 6-2, 6-2

Jeevan Ramakrishnan (TU) def. Alistair Todd, 6-4, 2-6, 10-3

Ben Stapp (UM) def. Ed Rahn, 6-1, 6-4

Jack Hu (UM) def. Jeff Mueller, 2-6, 6-2, 11-9

Michael LaHaie (UM) def. Matt Warren, 7-6, 6-3

DOUBLES

Todd/Stapp (UM) def. Slutzky/Ramakrishnan, 8-6

Rush/Rahn (TU) def. Magney/Chris Buckley, 8-4

Mueller/Ryan Scott (TU) def. LaHaie/Jamie Adams, 8-1