Wins of 4-3 over UW-La Crosse and 4-1 over UW-Eau Claire on Saturday (April 27) at the Oshkosh YMCA Tennis Center gave the UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team a distinguished finish to the 2002 season. The Titans won 10 of their last 12 dual meets to end the year with a 13-7 record.

Saturday's matches were moved indoors because of rain and the result forced each contest to be stopped when one team earned four points. Against UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh earned its four points by taking the first and third flights in doubles and the first, fourth, fifth and sixth flights in singles. The Titans compiled their four points against UW-Eau Claire by winning the second, fourth, fifth and sixth flights in singles.

Junior Mark McGrath and freshman Ryan Olson won both of their singles contests, while junior Brian Hagman was victorious in his only outing. Competing in the fourth flight of singles, McGrath won by scores of 6-4, 6-2 against UW-La Crosse and 6-2, 6-4 against UW-Eau Claire. Olson, playing in the sixth flight of singles, won by counts of 6-1, 6-0 against UW-La Crosse and 6-3, 6-4 against UW-Eau Claire.

The UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team tasted success for the eighth time in 10 dual meets when it defeated UW-Whitewater, 5-2, on Friday (April 26) at the Kolf Sports Center Complex. UW-Oshkosh (11-7) closes its regular season on Saturday (April 27) by hosting UW-La Crosse (15-4) and UW-Eau Claire (11-7) at the Kolf Sports Center Complex.

UW-Oshkosh won four of its six singles contests against the Warhawks (10-3) as senior Garth Larson was victorious in the first flight, junior Brian Hagman in the second, junior Mark McGrath in the fourth and senior Chris Kalk in the fifth. Larson defeated UW-Whitewater's Chris Huebner by a 7-5, 6-2 score, while Hagman defeated Eric Rollinger, 6-4, 6-0, McGrath defeated Eric Berryman, 6-1, 6-0 and Kalk defeated Greg Iserman, 6-4, 6-4.

In doubles play, UW-Oshkosh won twice as Hagman and McGrath defeated the Warhawks' Berryman and Daniel Senk in the second flight, 8-4, and freshman Derek Gonwa and Kalk defeated Iserman and Brad Saugstad in the third, 8-3.

In the other match held at the Kolf Sports Center Complex on Friday, UW-La Crosse edged UW-Eau Claire, 4-3.

The UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team saw its dual record go to 10-7 after a defeat of Lake Forest College and a setback to Carthage College on Saturday (April 20) in Kenosha. The Titans chopped down the Foresters (1-9), 7-0, before stumbling to the Redmen (21-4), 5-2.

Juniors Brian Hagman and Mark McGrath were the lone UW-Oshkosh players to go unbeaten in their singles matches. Hagman posted a 6-1, 6-0 victory in the second flight against Lake Forest College's Evan Hall and a 7-5, 6-2 win in the third flight against Carthage College's Nick Buscaglia. McGrath compiled a 6-4, 6-0 victory in the third flight against the Foresters' Konrad Bienia and a 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 win in the fourth flight against the Redmen's Dan Roller.

In doubles play, UW-Oshkosh's number one tandem of seniors Matt Ferry and Garth Larson also went unbeaten. Ferry and Larson compiled an 8-1 win over the Foresters' Gabe Beauchamp and Spencer Peoples and an 8-5 verdict over Roller and Steve Stitzel.

UW-Oshkosh overwhelmed Lake Forest College in doubles action as the Titans outscored the Foresters, 24-2, including a perfect 8-0 count in the second flight behind Hagman and McGrath.

The UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team had its six-match winning streak end when it split a pair of decisions against NCAA Division II opponents Winona State University and St. Cloud State University on Saturday (April 13) in Winona, Minn.

UW-Oshkosh (9-6) opened play in the Mississippi River city by posting a 7-2 win over host Winona State University. The Titans took the match by winning five of the six singles flights and two of the three doubles flights.

St. Cloud State University handed UW-Oshkosh its first loss since early March by defeating the Titans by a 6-3 tally in the nightcap. The Huskies won four of the six singles flights and two of the three doubles flights to take the match.

Junior Brian Hagman went unbeaten for the Titans on the day by defeating Sean Kangrga of Winona State University at number two singles by a 6-2, 6-1 score and edging Casey Haselwander of St. Cloud State University at number three singles by a 6-3, 5-7 (10-8) count. Hagman also teamed with junior Mark McGrath to win twice at number two doubles.

The winning ways for the UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team continued as the Titans defeated Ripon College, 5-3, and Carroll College, 7-0, on Saturday (March 30) in Fond du Lac. The Titans have won five straight dual matches since dropping a 5-2 decision to DePauw University on March 9.

UW-Oshkosh (8-5) had three players win both of their contests in singles play, junior Brian Hagman, senior Chris Kalk and freshman Ryan Olson.

Against Ripon College, Hagman was a 6-0, 6-2 winner in the third flight, Kalk a 6-3, 1-6 (11-1) victor in the fifth and Olson a 6-1, 6-1 winner in the sixth. Against Carroll College, Hagman won by a 7-6, 6-1 score in the second flight, Kalk by a 6-0, 6-0 count in the fourth and Olson by a 6-0, 6-0 tally in the fifth.

UW-Oshkosh won five of its six doubles debates, including an 8-0 score by Kalk and freshman Derek Gonwa in the third flight against Carroll College.

Recording its third shutout of the season, the UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team defeated first-time opponent Willamette University, 7-0, on Friday (March 22) in Whittier, Calif.

The Titans, who previously swept Concordia University and St. Norbert College by the same 7-0 counts, concluded their trip to California unbeaten in three duale meets after defeating Alliant International University on March 18 and the University of La Verne on March 21.

UW-Oshkosh won every singles flight in straight sets, outscoring the Bearcats, 72-20. Freshman Ryan Olson was a 6-0, 6-0 winner in the sixth flight, while senior Chris Kalk was victorious by a 6-0, 6-1 score in the fifth and senior Matt Ferry by a 6-3, 6-1 tally in the second.

In doubles play, UW-Oshkosh won 24 of the 35 points, including an 8-1 decision by freshman Derek Gonwa and Kalk in the third flight.

The UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team evened its dual record at 5-5 following its 5-2 win over the University of La Verne on Thursday (March 21) in La Verne, Calif. UW-Oshkosh, which defeated Alliant International University on Monday (March 18), concludes its trip to California on Friday (March 22) by playing Willamette University in Whittier.

UW-Oshkosh won four of the six singles flights against the Leopards as senior Garth Larson won in the first by a 6-3, 6-7 (15-13) score, senior Chris Kalk by a 6-2, 6-2 score in the fourth, freshman Ryan Olson by a 6-1, 6-1 score in the fifth and freshman Derek Gonwa by a 6-0, 7-5 score in the sixth.

Doubles winners for the Titans were senior Matt Ferry and Larson by an 8-6 count in the first flight and Gonwa and Olson by an 8-0 tally in the second.

Junior Brian Hagman lost a tough contest for UW-Oshkosh at number two singles, dropping a 6-3, 3-6 (10-7) decision to the Leopards' Todd Hurst.

The UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team snapped a four-match losing streak by defeating Alliant International University, 6-3, on Monday (March 18) in San Diego, Calif.

The contest was the first of three for the Titans on their spring break trip to California, with the other two matches scheduled for Thursday (March 21) against the University of La Verne in La Verne and Friday (March 22) against Willamette University in Whittier.

Winning singles matches for the Titans were junior Mark McGrath by a 6-0, 6-0 score in the third flight, senior Chris Kalk by a 6-4, 6-4 score in the fourth flight, freshman Ryan Olson by a 6-1, 6-1 score in the fifth flight and freshman Derek Gonwa by a 6-0, 6-0 score in the sixth.

UW-Oshkosh (4-5) also won two of its three doubles contests against Alliant International University (4-8), formerly U.S. International University. Junior Brian Hagman and McGrath of UW-Oshkosh won by an 8-4 count in the second flight, while teammates Gonwa and Kalk won by an 8-1 tally in the third.

NCAA Division I Xavier University and 2001 NCAA Division III post-season participant DePauw University handed the UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team a pair of setbacks on Saturday (March 9) in Greencastle, Ind. UW-Oshkosh (3-5) fell by scores of 7-0 to Xavier University and 5-2 to DePauw University.

Xavier University (7-2) won all six singles flights and two of the three doubles flights against UW-Oshkosh. The lone victory for the Titans came at number one doubles, where seniors Matt Ferry and Garth Larson won by an 8-6 count over senior Aaron Bauer and sophomore Brad Meadors of the Musketeers. None of the six singles flights between the two combatants went to a third game.

Against DePauw University (3-1), UW-Oshkosh won twice in singles and once in doubles play. Singles winners for the Titans were senior Chris Kalk by a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 score over freshman Oscar Lai in the fifth flight and freshman Ryan Olson by a 6-2, 6-4 score over sophomore Darren Eblovi in the sixth. UW-Oshkosh's lone doubles win went to juniors Brian Hagman and Mark McGrath in the second flight, an 8-3 victory over freshman Aaron Gress and junior Greg Nammari.

The UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team had its three-match winning streak turn into a two-match losing skid when it dropped decisions of 4-3 to Wheaton College and 6-1 to Coe College on Saturday (March 2) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

UW-Oshkosh (3-3) won all three doubles flights in its match with Wheaton College, but lost the contest with the Crusaders after gaining only two victories in six singles flights.

Winning in singles play for the Titans were senior Chris Kalk by a 6-2, 6-2 score in the fifth flight and freshman Ryan Olson by a 6-3, 6-2 score in the sixth. Doubles winners were seniors Matt Ferry and Garth Larson by a 9-8 score in the first flight, juniors Brian Hagman and Mark McGrath by an 8-5 score in the second and freshman Derek Gonwa and senior Chris Kalk by an 8-3 score in the third.

Coe College posted its convincing victory over UW-Oshkosh by winning five of six singles and two of three doubles flights. The Titans' lone singles win against the Kohawks went to Gonwa by a 6-5, 6-4 score in the sixth flight. Hagman and McGrath compiled UW-Oshkosh's only doubles victory, an 8-4 tally in the second flight.

The UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team won its third straight match by defeating Grinnell College, 6-1, on Friday (March 1) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

UW-Oshkosh (3-1) won five of the six singles and two of the three doubles flights to capture Grinnell College for the second consecutive year.

Winning their singles flight in straight sets for UW-Oshkosh were junior Brian Hagman by a 6-1, 6-2 score at number three, junior Mark McGrath by a 6-1, 6-3 score at number four and freshman Ryan Olson at number six. UW-Oshkosh also recorded victories in singles play from seniors Garth Larson in the second flight and Chris Kalk in the third.

Victorious in their doubles contests were Hagman and McGrath by an 8-3 score in the second flight and freshman Derek Gonwa and Kalk by an 8-1 count in the third.

UW-Oshkosh stays in Cedar Rapids for a pair of matches on Saturday (March 2), battling Wheaton College and Coe College.

The UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team recorded its second consecutive by defeating St. Norbert College, 7-0, on Saturday (February 23) in Green Bay. The Titans' victory follows their 7-0 rout of Concordia University on February 16.

UW-Oshkosh won 99 of the 121 games in the match, including 24 of 27 in doubles play. The Titans were victorious in 17 of their 18 sets in singles action, with only the first flight going to a third and deciding set.

Winning their singles flight in straight sets for UW-Oshkosh (2-1) were senior Matt Ferry by a 6-3, 6-1 score at number two, junior Brian Hagman by a 6-0, 6-2 score at number three, junior Mark McGrath by a 6-0, 6-0 score at number four, senior Chris Kalk by a 6-2, 6-1 score at number five and freshman Derek Gonwa by a 6-0, 6-1 score at number six. Senior Garth Larson took his number one singles flight by a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 score.

In doubles play, Ferry and Larson won by an 8-2 tally in the first flight, Hagman and McGrath by an 8-1 score in the second flight and Gonwa and Kalk by an 8-0 score in the third flight.

The UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team rebounded from Saturday's (February 16) 7-0 loss to NCAA Division I UW-Green Bay by routing Concordia University, 7-0, on Thursday (February 21) in Oshkosh.

UW-Oshkosh lost just 28 games in the match, with only two singles flights going to a third set.

Winning their singles flight in straight sets for the Titans (1-1) were senior Matt Ferry by a 6-3, 6-1 score at number one, senior Garth Larson by a 6-0, 6-1 score at number two, junior Mark McGrath by a 6-3, 6-0 score at number three, senior Chris Kalk by a 6-1, 6-2 score at number five and freshman Derek Gonwa by a 6-1, 6-1 score at number six. Junior Brian Hagman took his contest at number three singles by a 4-6, 6-0, 6-3 score.

UW-Oshkosh won 24 of its 30 games in doubles play as Ferry and Larson were victorious by an 8-1 count in the first flight, Hagman and McGrath by an 8-4 score in the second flight and Gonwa and Kalk by an 8-1 tally in the third flight.

The 2001-02 dual opener for the UW-Oshkosh men's tennis team was one that the Titans would like to forget as they dropped a 7-0 decision to NCAA Division I UW-Green Bay on Saturday (February 16) in Green Bay.

UW-Green Bay won every singles flight in straight sets, with only senior Matt Ferry, junior Brian Hagman and senior Chris Kalk winning four or more games. Ferry lost a 6-3, 6-2 decision at number two singles, Hagman a 6-3, 6-1 contest at number three singles and Kalk a 6-2, 6-2 outcome at number five singles.

UW-Oshkosh was outscored 24-10 in doubles play, with Ferry and senior Garth Larson losing by an 8-4 score in the first flight, Hagman and junior Mark McGrath by an 8-3 count in the second flight and freshman Derek Gonwa and Kalk by an 8-4 tally in the third flight.

UW-Oshkosh, which posted a 16-7 dual meet record and advanced to the NCAA Division III Championship a year ago, dropped a 6-1 decision to UW-Green Bay last season when the two teams met.