Feb. 12, 2005

Michigan City, Ind.- The UIC men's tennis team received a strong singles showing at the top of the lineup to grab a 5-2 victory over Valparaiso on Friday night.

UIC (5-3) received singles wins from Ivan Kovalev, Karol Zarucki, Andy Lockhart and Eric Fey. The latter three toughed out down-to-the wire victories that went three sets.

The Flames used the momentum of their doubles point win to help seal the deal.

UIC returns home Saturday to host Northern Illinois at 8 p.m. at the Hinsdale Racquet Club.

UIC 5, Valparaiso 2

SINGLES

1. Ivan Kovalev (UIC) d. Nic Kooyers 6-4, 6-0

2. Karol Zarucki (UIC) d. Joe Venegas 4-6, 6-3, 6-4

3. Andy Lockhart (UIC) d. Dave Bukowski 4-6, 6-3, 6-4

4. Tim Shideler (Valpo) d. Paul Glendenning 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-3

5. Eric Fey (UIC) d. Mike Wagner 3-6, 6-2, 7-5

6. Shabbi Khan (Valpo) d. James Wonneberg 6-0, 6-4

DOUBLES

1. Nic Kooyers/Shabbi Khan (Valpo) d. Ivan Kovalev/Andy Lockhart 9-8 (4)

2. Karol Zarucki/Paul Glendenning (UIC) d. Joe Venegas/Mike Wagner 8-2

3. Eric Fey/Sean Kreymborg (UIC) d. Tim Shideler/Blain Keller 8-6