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The IUS Men's Tennis team achieved remarkable success in the 2008 season, finishing 14-4 overall and going undefeated in KIAC play. Highlights included an 8-1 victory over the University of the Cumberlands and a 2nd place finish at the Centre College Invitational. Under Coach Walters' leadership, who was named KIAC Coach of the Year, the team captured both regular season and tournament championships. As the 2009 season begins, the roster sees significant changes with only four returners. The team aims for a Top-25 ranking and has scheduled matches against strong NAIA and Division opponents.
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2009 IUS Men’s Tennis Back to Back KIAC CHAMPS
Last Season • Last season’s record • 14-4 overall • 5-0 in KIAC • Note worthy results • 8-1 win over University of the Cumberlands • 2nd place in the Centre College Invitational • Undefeated on Conference Play • KIAC regular season Champions • KIAC tournament Champions • Awards • Coach Walters named KIAC Coach of the Year
2009 Season outlook • Roster Changes • Only four players returned from last season. • Coach walters brought in five new players for the start of the fall season. • Scheldule Changes: • Our goal at the beginning of the season was to get Top-25 ranking , and to have a chance at going to the national tournament in May. • We added to the schedule more top NAIA programs ( like Taylor , Georgetown, Cumberlands and IWU) • we have added top programs from other divisions like Western Kentucky, Bellarmine and, Vinncennes.
2009 Roster Matt Coomer #1 singles Robert Kleeman #2 singles Adam Denney #3 singles Kevin Sacksteder #4 singles Chris Cruse #5 singles Tyler Blessinger Ben Walker Alternate at # 6 singles Igor Vuckovic * Players in red are new players this season
2009 Results • Record • 12-8 overall • 5-1 in conference • Titles • 2nd place in the IWU invitational • With wins over Taylor and Grand rapids CC • KIAC regular season Champs • KIAC Tournament Champs • 5-4 win over Rivals Brescia in the championship match