Huskers Fall to Western Michigan at HEB Tournament

Corpus Christi, Texas - The No. 50 Nebraska men's tennis team fell to No. 59 Western Michigan, 4-2, in the HEB Tournament, Friday, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Juniors James Clow and Adrian Szatmary scored both of Nebraska's points in singles play.  In the No. 2 spot Szatmary defeated Jose Orozco, 6-0, 7-6, while Clow beat Alex Birchmeier at the No. 4 spot, 6-0, 6-3.

The Huskers will play Brigham Young for seventh place on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Corpus Christi Athletic Club.   

Western Michigan 4, Nebraska 2
Singles
1. Brady Crosby (WMU) vs. Jerry Posch (NU) 7-6, 3-2, unfinished
2. Adrian Szatmary (NU) def. Jose Orozco (WMU) 6-0, 7-6 (7-5)
3. Tim Bradshaw (WMU) def. Arturo Navarro (NU) 6-3, 6-3
4. James Clow (NU) def. Alex Birchmeier (WMU) 6-0, 6-3
5. Kevin Hayward (WMU) def. Joerg Barthel (NU) 6-4, 6-4
6. Jeff French (WMU) def. Renato Melo (NU) 6-4, 6-2

 Doubles
1. Brady Crosby/Bryan Norville (WMU) vs. Jerry Posch/Mark Tate (NU) unfinished
2. Alex Birchmeier/Jose Orozco (WMU) def. Adrian Szatmary/Joerg Barthel (NU) 8-3
3. Tim Bradshaw/Jeff French (WMU) def. James Clow/Arturo Navarro (NU) 8-4