Posch Advances at All-American Championships

Chattanooga, Tenn. -- In his first match of the week, junior Jerry Posch earned a singles victory to lead the Husker men’s tennis team at the ITA All-American Championships Monday at the Champions Tennis Club in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Posch, who was a perfect 5-0 in singles play in the season-opening Nebraska Invitational Sept. 24-26, moved into the round of 64 in the singles qualifying draw with a straight set victory over Todd Paul of Wake Forest. Posch held on in the first set before dominating Paul down the stretch to win 7-5, 6-0.

Posch continues action on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. against Sean Kelleher of William & Mary with a spot in the Round of 32 on the line. Kelleher was a surprise winner over No. 9-seed Tommy Hanus of Northwestern, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5.

Newcomer Adrian Szatmary was also in action for the Huskers in the qualifying round. Playing his first match of the weekend, Szatmary, who is ranked No. 115 in the preseason rankings, dropped a tough three-set thriller to Nestor Briceno of Florida, 3-6, 7-6 (9), 6-1, after having two chances to earn the victory in the second set.

In doubles action, the Husker tandem of Jose Rivera and Posch opened play in the qualifying round, where they fell to Matt Emery and Alex Hume of Kentucky, 8-6.

ITA Men’s All-American Championships
Chattanooga, Tenn. --- Oct. 4, 2004

Singles
Jerry Posch (NU) def. Todd Paul (WFU), 7-5, 6-0
Nestor Briceno (UF) def. Adrian Szatmary (NU), 3-6, 7-6 (9), 6-1

Doubles
Matt Emery/Alex Hume (UK) def. Jerry Posch/Jose Rivera (NU), 8-6