Luther advances to second round of ncaa tournament
May 8, 2009
Luther made quick work of Concordia University (WI) in the first round of the NCAA III National Tournament, defeating the Falcons 5-0. The Norse swept double play and secured the all important fifth point when Mark Mateski and Max Piepkorn posted straight set victories at #4 and #6 singles respectively.
The Norse advance to the second round and will face University of Texas-Tyler tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. Texas Tyler (19-6) is ranked 16th in the nation and featured Dustin Phillips and Robert Sajovich who are ranked #3 and #11 in the West Region. Phillips is also ranked third in doubles with David Ashlock.
Gustavus Adolphus (25-8) will face UW-Whitewater (22-8) in the other second round match, with the winners playing each other on Sunday at noon for the opportunity to reach the quarterfinals of the national tournament bracket.
