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Ohio State Men's Tennis (2014/2019/2024 ITA Indoor National Champs, 17 Straight B1G Titles)

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ITA single's Rankings March 30, 2010

Chase Buchanan got a major bump in the ITA single's rankings rising to #12 among the NCAA best.
Buchanan started the year at #103, an improvement of 91 places in 10 weeks time.
Justin Kronauge is ranked at #36.
Dino Marcan dropped a few places to #88.
Shuhei Uzawa comes in at #113.
And Steven Williams appears at #122.

ITA Doubles Rankings March 30, 2010

The only tOSU pair ranked in the ITA double's poll were Dino Marcan and Chase Buchanan who came in at #34.

Also the Big Ten Conference named Senior Captain Justin Kronauge athlete of the week.

OSU Tennis site
Justin Kronauge, a senior co-captain on the No. 2 Ohio State men's tennis team, was named Big Ten Athlete of the Week for the second time this year the conference announced Tuesday. It is Kronauge's fifth-career conference weekly honor.
A Dayton, Ohio, native Kronauge won four doubles matches and four singles matches to help the Buckeyes improve to 18-1 overall. . .
He is now 27-4 overall in his career in Big Ten matches. . .
With the four singles wins, Kronauge is tied for second on the all-time career wins list with former Buckeye Vince Ng (1999-03) with 132 victories.
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From the OSU Tennis site
The second-ranked Ohio State men's tennis team will begin the April schedule with two Big Ten road matches, taking on No. 73 Iowa at 2 p.m. (EDT) April 2 in Iowa City, followed by No. 44 Minnesota at 1 p.m. (EDT) April 4 in Minneapolis.
Live updates will be available at www.hawkeyesports.com and www.gophersports.com. . .
100 AND COUNTING
Ohio State extended its home win streak to 103 consecutive matches after sweeping Penn State, 7-0, and Cleveland State, 4-0, at The Ohio State University Varsity Indoor Tennis Center March 28. It has been more than 2,500 days since the Buckeyes lost a home match.
No other Big Ten team in any sport has won as many consecutive matches/games at home than the Buckeyes. . .
Currently, Ohio State has won 55 consecutive matches in league play.
THE IOWA HAWKEYES
Iowa, is 9-4 overall with a 1-1 record in Big Ten play. The team began the year winning six of its first seven matches. The Hawkeyes have been ranked as high as No. 49 in the ITA Men's National Team Rankings (March 2).
THE MINNESOTA GOPHERS
Minnesota, ranked 44th in the latest ITA standings, is 8-6 overall this year with a 1-1 record in Big Ten action. Minnesota is 4-6 vs. nationally ranked opponents. . .
The Gophers have three members polled in the latest Campbell/ITA Division I College Tennis Rankings released Tuesday. In singles, junior Sebastian Gallego is No. 66 and classmate junior Tobias Wernet is No. 105. In doubles, Minnesota has one duo ranked in the Top 30 in the country. Sophomore Phillip Arndt and Gallego are No. 27
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From the OSU Tennis site
written by Alex Morando, OSU Athletics Communications Student

Dino Marcan had enough college offers to list off the Top 50 best tennis teams in the nation. But there was only one school that stood out for the former 24th-ranked junior player in the world.
"I chose Ohio State because of Ty Tucker," Marcan, a native of Rijeka, Croatia, said. "I was practicing a lot in Florida at the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy when I was 17 and I asked around what colleges were at the top and they all recommended me to Ty. He is well-known in American tennis and is the top coach today."
One of the most talented international players Marcan made the decision to play for Ohio State head coach Ty Tucker, the 2009 Wilson/ITA National Coach of the Year, and for the past two months, he has already produced impressive results.
Through 18 matches this season, Marcan has compiled a 15-4 overall record in singles, including 11 wins in dual play. In doubles, he has won 18 matches with a 5-1 record at No. 1.
"Dino's got some of the best hands and feet in the world," Tucker said. "The guy can move. He's got 100 ATP points and he won the junior French Open in doubles. They don't give away ATP points and they don't give away Grand Slam titles." . . .
"The transition to Columbus was definitely a little difficult for me," Marcan said. "The whole doubles game is different and it's not what I used to play. Most of the guys are physically strong in college and the level of tennis kind of surprised me. Guys across the lineup you're facing can play."
Tucker said he hasn't been surprised by the way Marcan has played in the beginning of his collegiate career.
"I see his progression in singles anywhere between No. 1 and No. 3," Tucker said. "I've never seen a guy come in January from Europe that picked up this game so quickly. Usually it takes players anywhere between 10-14 weeks, but Marcan was six weeks in and doing a great job."
Marcan will continue to develop under the helm of Tucker and said he wants to work on his service game the most. Only in his first season, he has become one of the major parts to the Buckeyes' success as the team has won its last 10 matches, surging in the middle of year as the second-ranked team in the country.
"I think in the next four or five weeks we will see what he can really do," Tucker said. "I don't think we've seen the best of Dino yet. When he is 100 percent and is totally acclimated to Ohio State, he's going to be lights out."
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I am excited to see what happens at "Lights Out!"
When Ty gets Marcan into his year round strength and fitness program, it will be fun.
Opposing teams and players marvel at the progress of Chase Buchanan from last years' levels to this year.
Dino already has the quickness, coordination, athletic ability, hand and foot speed.
I just can't wait to watch what happens when the power turns on for Marcan.
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Ohio State men's tennis wins 56th consecutive Big Ten match

Buckeyes win 6-1 over hawkeyes in Iowa City Friday afternoon.

Hawkeyes Fall To No. 2 Ohio State, 6-1 - IOWA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
"Ohio State proved why they are the No. 2 team in the country," said Head Coach Steve Houghton.
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Singles:
1. #12 Chase Buchanan (OSU) def. Marc Bruche (IOWA), 6-4, 6-2
2. #88 Dino Marcan (OSU) def. Nikita Zotov (IOWA), 6-3, 6-7, 1-0 (10-3)
3. #36 Justin Kronauge (OSU) def. Reinoud Haal (IOWA), 6-1, 6-2
4. Will Vasos (IOWA) def. #113 Shuhei Uzawa (OSU), 4-6, 6-1, 7-5
5. Balazs Novak (OSU) def. Tommy McGeorge (IOWA), 6-2, 6-0
6. Matt Allare (OSU) def. Austen Kauss (IOWA), 6-3, 6-2

Doubles:
1. Tommy McGeorge/Will Vasos (IOWA) def. Shuhei Uzawa/Matt Allare (OSU), 8-6
2. #34 Chase Buchanan/Dino Marcan (OSU) def. Tom Mroziewicz/Marc Bruche (IOWA), 8-5
3. Justin Kronauge/Balazs Novak (OSU) def. Nikita Zotov/Garret Dunn (IOWA), 8-4
 
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gracelhink;1685365; said:
Buckeyes win 6-1 over hawkeyes in Iowa City Friday afternoon.

Hawkeyes Fall To No. 2 Ohio State, 6-1 - IOWA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE


Singles:
1. #12 Chase Buchanan (OSU) def. Marc Bruche (IOWA), 6-4, 6-2
2. #88 Dino Marcan (OSU) def. Nikita Zotov (IOWA), 6-3, 6-7, 1-0 (10-3)
3. #36 Justin Kronauge (OSU) def. Reinoud Haal (IOWA), 6-1, 6-2
4. Will Vasos (IOWA) def. #113 Shuhei Uzawa (OSU), 4-6, 6-1, 7-5
5. Balazs Novak (OSU) def. Tommy McGeorge (IOWA), 6-2, 6-0
6. Matt Allare (OSU) def. Austen Kauss (IOWA), 6-3, 6-2

Doubles:
1. Tommy McGeorge/Will Vasos (IOWA) def. Shuhei Uzawa/Matt Allare (OSU), 8-6
2. #34 Chase Buchanan/Dino Marcan (OSU) def. Tom Mroziewicz/Marc Bruche (IOWA), 8-5
3. Justin Kronauge/Balazs Novak (OSU) def. Nikita Zotov/Garret Dunn (IOWA), 8-4
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our #1 doubles team and Shuhei Uzawa will get some extra running this week... shame on them:):io:
 
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Buckeyes sweep #44 Gophers

From the Minnesota site

Minnesota battled to several tight matches, but was swept by second-ranked Ohio State 7-0 on Sunday at the Baseline Tennis Center.
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#2 Ohio State 7, #44 Minnesota 0
Singles
1. #12 Chase Buchanan (OSU) def. #66 Sebastian Gallego (MINN) 6-4, 6-1
2. #88 Dino Marcan (OSU) def. #105 Tobias Wernet (MINN) 7-6 (6), 6-4
3. #36 Justin Kronauge (OSU) def. Rok Bonin (MINN) 6-3, 6-4
4. Matt Allare (OSU) def. Dino Bilankov (MINN) 6-7 (3), 6-4, (10-8)
5. Balazs Novak (OSU) def. Phillip Arndt (MINN) 6-1, 6-0
6. Devin McCarthy (OSU) def. Brendan Ruddock (MINN) 6-3, 7-6 (3)
Doubles
1. #34 Chase Buchanan/Dino Marcan (OSU) def. #27 Sebastian Gallego/Phillip Arndt (MINN) 8-4
2. Matt Allare/Shuhei Uzawa (OSU) def. Tobias Wernet/Rok Bonin (MINN) 8-5
3. Justin Kronauge/Balazs Novak (OSU) def. Brendan Ruddock/Dino Bilankov (MINN) 8-3
Match Notes:
Ohio State 20-1, 4-0 Big Ten; National ranking #2
Minnesota 9-7, 2-2 Big Ten; National ranking #44
Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (5,1,3,6,2,4)
Match played outdoors
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Report of Sunday's victory from the OSU site

OSU Tennis site

The second-ranked Ohio State men's tennis team swept its Big Ten weekend road schedule with a 7-0 win against No. 44 Minnesota Sunday at the Baseline Tennis Center in Minneapolis. The Buckeyes won each of the six singles and three doubles matches against the Gophers.
Ohio State (20-1; 4-0 Big Ten) is the first team in the conference to reach the 20 win-mark for the 2009-10 campaign. . .

Currently, Ohio State has won 57 consecutive matches in league play and is now 108-5 in its last 113 conference matches, including postseason play. . .

Senior co-captain http://www.buckeyeplanet.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87783&SPID=10415&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1057600http://www.buckeyeplanet.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87783&SPID=10415&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1057600Justin Kronauge claimed the victory for the Buckeyes after a 6-3, 6-4 win over Rok Bonin at No. 3 singles. Kronauge, a 2008 ITA All-American, improves to 23-3 overall. The Dayton, Ohio, native's 23 victories lead the team as he has won his last 12 matches this year.
In Big Ten play, the Buckeyes are now a combined 24-1 in singles and 11-1 in doubles action this season. . .

Ohio State will travel to South Bend, Ind., to face No. 36 Notre Dame at 4 p.m. Wednesday before hosting its fourth home doubleheader of the season, welcoming Michigan State at 2 p.m. and Toledo at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
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Getting primed for Notre Dame

From the Official OSU tennis website

The second-ranked Ohio State men's tennis team will look to continue its winning streak this week, traveling to No. 36 Notre Dame at 4 p.m. Wednesday in South Bend Ind. . .
Notre Dame, is 11-8 overall this year, winning five of its last six matches. The Fighting Irish have five wins against nationally-ranked opponents, The Fighting Irish have two players ranked in the latest ITA singles polls announced March 30. Sophomore Casey Watt is No. 29, posting an 18-11 overall record. Daniel Stahl is No. 91, winning eight matches at No. 3 singles this year. . .

The OSU squad then hosts its fourth home doubleheader of the season against Michigan State and Toledo Friday at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively. The Buckeyes round out the weekend, hosting No. 26 Michigan at noon Sunday. The home matches will be played outdoors at Stickney Tennis Center.

BIG TEN STANDINGS (Through April 4)
The four-time defending Big Ten champion Buckeyes are at the top of the league standings once again through the first month of league play. The month of April will be an important one for conference competition as Ohio State has eight league matches scheduled, including four at home and four on the road.

Through Matches of April 4, 2010

. . . . . . . .Big TenRecord. . Pct. . . Overall Record. . . Pct.
1. Ohio State. . . 4-0. . . . . 1.000. . . . . . 20-1. . . . .952
2. Illinois. . . . . . .4-0 . . . . 1.000. . . . . . 13-6. . . . .684
3. Michigan. . . . .5-0. . . . . 1.000. . . . . . .9-7. . . . .563
4. Indiana. . . . . .2-2. . . . . .500. . . . . . .11-5. . . . .688
5. Wisconsin. . . .2-2. . . . . .500. . . . . . . 13-6. . . . .684
6. Iowa. . . . . . . 2-2. . . . . .500. . . . . . . 10-6. . . . .625
7. Minnesota. . . 2-2. . . . . . .500 . . . . . . . 9-7. . . . .563
8. Penn State. . .1-3. . . . . . .250. . . . . . .12-6 . . . .667
9. Northwestern. 1-3. . . . . . .250. . . . . . . 9-8. . . . .529
10. Michigan St. .1-4. . . . . .200. . . . .. . . 12-8. . . . .600
11. Purdue. . . . . 0-4. . . . . .000. . . . . . . 10-9. . . . .526

For the ninth time this season, a Buckeye was named Big Ten Player of the Week the conference announced Tuesday. Sophomore Chase Buchanan won his fifth weekly honor this season after his performance against No. 73 Iowa April 2 and No. 44 Minnesota April 4. He leads conference in weekly awards after picking up four laurels earlier this year (Feb. 2, Feb. 23, March 9, March 16).
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OSU fans may monitor Wednesday's match vs. Notre Dame online, updates will be available at:
Notre Dame updates
Friday's home matches vs. MSU and Toledo will be played at the Stickney Tennis center (Outdoors weather permitting), and admission is free.
Live updates are available at:
Ohio State live updates.
 
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Bucknut24;1687226; said:
can't wait for this match, Go Bucks!
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Yes it will be interesting,
The last time tOSU lost a dual meet was Feb. 26, 2006,
since that time they have over 100 consecutive regular season victories (non tournament).

To put this in perspective no present Buckeye players were part of that loss on Feb. 26, 2006, and no present team member has been part of a regular season loss as a Buckeye.
--OSU senior captain Justin Kronauge was a senior in high school the last time the Buckeye tennis team tasted defeat either at home or on the road.
BTW, the last time the Buckeyes lost a home match was April 5, 2003, Justin was finally eligible to play varsity tennis as a freshman at Centerville high school.
FWIW, the last regular season match lost by tOSU tennis team came on Feb. 26, 2006, 104 matches ago,
by a score of 5-2
vs. Notre Dame at
South Bend, Indiana! :tongue2:

Go Bucks!
 
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Report of the OSU victory over Notre Dame from the OSU Tennis site

The second-ranked Ohio State men's tennis team defeated No. 36 Notre Dame, 7-0, Wednesday afternoon in Notre Dame, Ind. The Buckeyes (21-1; 4-0 Big Ten) have won 13 consecutive matches this season, including 10 matches against Top 75 opponents.

Ohio State improves to 25-26 all-time vs. Notre Dame, winning the last four matches. Ohio State has not lost on the road in a regular-season (non-tournament) match since dropping a 5-2 decision to the Fighting Irish Feb. 26, 2006 in South Bend. . .

Tennis Match Final Results

Singles
1. No. 12 Chase Buchanan (OSU) def. No. 29 Casey Watt (ND) - 6-1, 6-1
2. No. 88 Dino Marcan (OSU) def. Stephen Havens (ND) - 6-3, 2-6, 1-0
3. No. 36 Justin Kronauge (OSU) def. No. 91 Daniel Stahl (ND) - 6-0, 6-4
4. Balazs Novak (OSU) def. David Anderson (ND) - 6-2, 6-2
5. Matt Allare (OSU) def. Samuel Keeton (ND) - 6-3, 6-0
6. Devin McCarthy (OSU) def. Blas Moros (ND) - 7-5, 7-6
Doubles
1. No. 34 Chase Buchanan/Dino Marcan (OSU) def. Stephen Havens/Casey Watt (ND) - 8-5
2. Matt Allare/Shuhei Uzawa (OSU) def. Tyler Davis/Niall Fitzgerald (ND) - 8-5
3. Justin Kronauge/Balazs Novak (OSU) def. David Anderson/Daniel Stahl - 8-1

*Rankings from latest Campbell/ITA Division I College Tennis Rankings announced March 30
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