Feb. 3, 2008

Milwaukee - The Marquette University men's tennis team (4-2) defeated Eastern Illinois 7-0 Sunday afternoon in non-conference action, remaining undefeated at the Helfaer Tennis & Recreation Center in the process.

The Golden Eagles, who didn't drop a set versus the Panthers, have now posted four 7-0 dual match victories this season. MU also swept pass Southern Illinois Saturday afternoon.

Marquette shuffled its doubles lineup, featuring a pair of duos playing together for the first time in 2007-08. Sophomores Mark Rutherford and Niko Boulieris teamed up for an 8-4 win at No. 2 and the duo of Graydon Klassen and Brett Binkley did the same at No. 3, 8-2. Both combinations were making their respective season debuts.

The team's strong play continued into singles action, where MU posted straight-set victories at all six positions. Rutherford clinched the team win with a 6-1, 6-1 win over EIU's Sean Bush at the No. 4 position. Senior Greg Sirotek was inserted into the lineup at No. 6 and responded with a 6-1, 7-6 decision.

The Golden Eagles continue their six-match homestand on Feb. 8 when the team hosts Xavier at 4 p.m.

Tennis Match Results
Eastern Illinois vs Marquette
Feb 03, 2008 at Milwaukee, WI
Marquette 7, Eastern Illinois 0
Singles competition:
1. Trent Hagan (MU) def. Jeffrey Rutherford (EIU) 6-3, 6-1
2. Dusan Medan (MU) def. Robert Stedman (EIU) 6-0, 6-3
3. Stephen Shao (MU) def. Jordan Nestrud (EIU) 7-6, 6-3
4. Mark Rutherford (MU) def. Sean Bush (EIU) 6-1, 6-1
5. Niko Boulieris (MU) def. Luiz Felipe Gama (EIU) 6-4, 6-0
6. Greg Sirotek (MU) def. Ban Marler (EIU) 6-1, 7-6
Doubles competition:
1. Stephen Shao/Pete Van Lieshout (MU) def. Sean Bush/Chris Thomas (EIU) 8-2
2. Mark Rutherford/Niko Boulieris (MU) def. Jeffrey Rutherford/Robert Stedman (EIU) 8-4
3. Graydon Klassen/Brett Binkley (MU) def. Luiz Felipe Gama/Jordan Nestrud (EIU) 8-2
Match Notes:
Marquette 4-2
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (5,1,4,2,3,6)