The Heartland Conference

The St. Edward’s men’s tennis team used a great doubles game to defeat Mesa State, 6-0, Wednesday in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament at Sanlando Park.

St. Edward’s (14-9) jumped to an early 3-0 lead after doubles. Boris Barrios (Senior, Puerto La Cruc, Venezuela) and teammate Mick Walter (Junior, College Station, Texas) made quick work at the number one position, 8-4.

In a nine-point tennis match winning three doubles to start out the day is huge and that is what Incarnate Word did Thursday in advancing in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional championships.

The Cardinals swept the doubles and picked up the needed two other points in singles to move on to a 10 a.m. championship match against host Abilene Christian.  This winner gets a berth in the round of 16 at the national tournament set for May 12-15 in Altamonte, Fla.

After a 22-year hiatus, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin will once again have a tennis program.

“When you look at it logically, tennis would make a great addition to the athletic department,” Athletic Director Steve Aicinena said. “We already have a place to play and it is a conference sport. Further, it will expand participation opportunities for our male and female student-athletes.”

The 2010 Tennis All-Conference Teams have been announced by the conference.  Each team, who was selected by the head coaches for each school, consist of 16 players.