April 16, 2005

ABILENE, Texas - Hardin-Simmons' men's tennis team moved to the American Southwest Conference final for the sixth straight year and will be looking for their fourth straight title after they blanked Texas Lutheran, 8-0, on Saturday at the Streich Tennis Center.

The Cowboys did not lose a set and No. five and six won in pro sets after the match was decided. Brad Grace's match at No.2 singles went undefeated.

HSU received wins from David Wu, Chris Palmatier, Roy Lehman, Wes Kidd and Wade Morgan. All three doubles teams won as well, including Lehman and Morgan in a tight 8-6 win.

The Cowboys will play UT-Tyler in the final which will begin at 2:30 on Sunday at HSU.