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5/1/08
Nick Rinks and Adam Monich Earn At-Large Bid To 2008 NCAA Championships
Michigan State men's tennis seniors Nick Rinks and Adam Monich have earned an at-large bid to the 2008 NCAA Division 1 Tennis Championships. The singles and doubles competition will be conducted May 21-26 at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center in Tulsa, Okla., following the conclusion of the team championship (May 16-20). The University of Tulsa will serve as host.Championship Info
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4/24/08
Gophers Hand Spartans First Round Loss in Big Ten Championships
The Michigan State men's tennis team fell to Minnesota, 4-1, in the first round of the Big Ten Championships at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday night. The Gophers jumped on the Spartans early, taking two of three from MSU in doubles. Minnesota then took three matches in singles competition, ending the Spartans' season. Nick Rinks claimed the only victory on the day for Michigan State, avenging a March 4 loss to Raoul Schwark, downing the Minnesota senior in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4.Results
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4/20/08
Michigan State Falls to No. 34 Wisconsin In Regular-Season Finale
The Michigan State men's tennis team fell to No. 34 Wisconsin, 7-0, in the team's regular-season finale at the MSU Outdoor Tennis Courts on Sunday afternoon. The Spartans struggled from the start as Wisconsin swept the doubles competition. MSU fought hard in singles, but the Badgers were too much down the stretch, pulling off victories at all six positions. Junior Scott Rasmussen took his singles match into a super tiebreaker for the third set at No. 5, but came up short in the end, as he lost to Felipe Bellido, 3-6, 6-0, 1-0 (10-6).Results
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4/19/08
Michigan State Men's Tennis Edges Northwestern
The Michigan State men's tennis team picked up its first Big Ten victory of the season with a 4-3 defeat of Northwestern on Saturday afternoon at the MSU Outdoor Tennis Courts. The Spartans (12-11, 1-8 Big Ten) fell behind early in doubles, but roared back in singles competition, taking four of six matches. On senior weekend, Spartan seniors Nick Rinks and Adam Monich set the tone, as Rinks breezed passed Northwestern's Marc Dwyer at No. 1 singles, 6-1, 6-1, while Monich picked up the win at No. 4, over NU's Peter Rispoli, 6-4, 6-4.Listen to Spartan Sports Podcasts
Head Coach Gene Orlando
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4/18/08
Men's Tennis Prepares for Two Big Ten Matchups
Michigan State returns home for its last two matchups of the season, as it plays host to Northwestern on Saturday, April 19 and No. 34 Wisconsin on Sunday, April 20. The Wildcats lead the all-time series against the Spartans, 42-23, while Wisconsin holds a 34-32 edge. Both matches are set to begin at 12 p.m. at the MSU Outdoor Tennis Courts.Listen to Spartan Sports Podcasts
Head Coach Gene Orlando Weekly Podcast Complete Release in PDF Format 
4/12/08
Men's Tennis Upended By Penn State
The No. 73 Michigan State men's tennis team fell to No. 47 Penn State on Saturday afternoon, 7-0. The Nittany Lions took all three doubles competitions, then swept the Spartans in singles play. MSU is now 11-11 on the season, and 0-8 in Big Ten play.Results
4/11/08
Men's Tennis Prepares For Last Road Match of the Season
No. 73 Michigan State goes on its last road trip of its regular season, traveling to No. 47 Penn State on Saturday, April 12. Penn State leads the all-time series, 16-9, with the first meeting dating back to 1923, in a 3-1 loss for the Spartans. The match is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m.Listen to Spartan Sports Podcast
Coach Orlando's Weekly Podcast
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4/6/08
No. 52 Iowa Defeats No. 70 Michigan State, 5-2
The No. 70 Michigan State men's tennis team fell to No. 52 Iowa, 5-2, on Sunday afternoon in Iowa City. The Spartans struggled in singles after winning the early doubles point. Senior Adam Monich picked up the only win in singles for MSU at No. 4, defeating Reinould Haal in three sets, 7-6, 6-3, 1-0 (10-7).Results
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