Anthony Nguyen of Arlington contributes to Mustang Men's Tennis Team's Perfect Season

HOBBS, NM (11/22/2010)(readMedia)-- Game, Set, Match. Words usually heard from any successful tennis player. Words also heard quite often from the men of the University of the Southwest this fall. A record setting performance was strung together this season by the University of the Southwest Men's Tennis Team as they compiled a perfect 6-0 record becoming the most successful semester in the program's short four year history.

Coach Paul Baker attributes the success of the team to a dedicated, hard working group of individuals who absolutely refused to lose. The team consists of Josh Baker, Adam Faul, Jarron Franklin, Edgar Luna, Anthony Nguyen, Marek Andruj, Richard Southern, and Teddy Yelley.

"We have a great mix of experience and youth," said Baker. "The camaraderie that the guys share make for a family type atmosphere that is conducive to winning and excellence. Winning became a habit, and this team just got better as we progressed through the fall."

The highlights of the team's fall season were two dominating 9-0 wins against Division III Sul Ross State University and, most importantly, the impressive wins against the New Mexico Military Institute Broncos (6-3 and 5-4).

"The Broncos are perennial Top 5 in the nation and beating them twice lets us know we can compete with anyone," added Coach Baker.

Four of the Mustang's singles players winning percentage was over .900 which included Marek Ondruj, Josh Baker, Adam Faul, and Richard Southern. The doubles teams of Baker/Ondruj and Faul/Yelley had an undefeated season to add to the individual accolades.

"The success tells us that we are on the right track," said Coach Baker, "Our goals we have set for the upcoming spring season include qualifying for a spot in the Regional Tournament and from there moving on the National Tournament making the school extremely proud. The support we have received from Dr. Dill, the administration, Athletic Director Mike Galvan, and the student body has been terrific and as far as we are concerned, the sky is the limit. We truly believe we can accomplish anything through hard work and the grace of God."

The team is back in action in Abilene, TX, February 5, 2011, to kick off the spring season. If this fall is any indication of what can be expected, losing will not be an option.

University of the Southwest is a private, interdenominational university in Hobbs, NM.