Men’s tennis advances to national finals

By David Just

The Illinois men’s tennis team scored another upset Monday morning, beating the No. 3 Baylor Bears 4-3 to advance to the NCAA finals in Athens, Ga.

The win comes just two days after the No. 10 Illini knocked off Big Ten rival Ohio State in the tournament quarterfinals 4-2.

Illinois won the doubles point with 9-8 victories at the one and two spots. But after losing three of four singles matches, the team found itself in a 3-2 hole.

Sophomore Marc Spicijaric won his match 7-6, 7-6 and junior Ryan Rowe came back from a first set loss to win 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 to push the Illini into the finals.

The Illini will meet No. 1 Georgia in the championship match Tuesday.

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