Jan. 27, 2008

MADISON, Wis. - The Green Bay men's tennis team got the 2008 dual season underway Saturday as the Phoenix dropped a 7-0 decision to No. 27 Wisconsin at Nielsen Tennis Stadium.

Green Bay's Mark Goldin and Tim Prudlow battled tough at No. 1 doubles, dropping the tiebreaker to fall 9-8 (4). The Phoenix also had a strong showing at No. 2 doubles, where Matt Clegg and Matt Keesey pressed Michael Muskievicz and Marek Michalicka to the limit before falling 8-6.

In singles action, the Badgers dominated, dropping just one set in six matches. Clegg tallied Green Bay's set win at No. 3, winning the first set in a tie-breaker before falling 7-6 (3), 6-0, 10-7.

The Phoenix returns to action Feb. 2 against Eastern Illinois in a neutral court match in Milwaukee.

No. 27 Wisconsin 7, Green Bay 0
Nielsen Tennis Stadium, Madison, Wis.

Doubles
No. 1: Michael Dierberger/Peter Marrack (UW) def. Mark Goldin/Tim Prudlow (GB) 9-8 (4)
No. 2: Michael Muskievicz/Marek Michalicka (UW) def. Matt Clegg/Matt Keesey (GB) 8-6
No. 3: Nolan Polley/Felipe Bellido (UW) def. Mike Wesley/Brian Zaron (GB) 8-0

Singles
No. 1: Marek Michalicka (UW) def. Tim Prudlow (GB), 6-2, 6-0
No. 2: Michael Dierberger (UW) def. Mark Goldin (GB), 6-3, 6-2
No. 3: Peter Marrack (UW) def. Matt Clegg (GB), 6-7 (3), 6-0, 10-7
No. 4: Michael Muskievicz (UW) def. John Brough (GB), 6-4, 6-0
No. 5: Felipe Bellido (UW) def. Matt Keesey (GB), 6-3, 6-3
No. 6: Gian Hodgson (UW) def. Eric Plaushines (GB), 6-4, 6-4