2011-12 Illini Tennis Thread - Men's team wins Big Ten title

danielb927 · Apr 29, 2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoisportsfan

That's a big break. They can (and should) beat Michigan, but they have zero chance of beating Ohio State. If they can at least make it to the final I would consider that a successful tournament for this team.

Guess you must have been rounding down

big ten champs!

Dan · Apr 29, 2012, 03:23 PM

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Roy Kalmanovich clinches #Illini men's 1st #B1G title since 2005, ending OSU's six-year reign

#Illini pose with their 2012 #B1G Tournament trophy! http://yfrog.com/kly6wvnj

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ilphotog · Apr 29, 2012, 03:41 PM

Such a huge win!

chiefini · Apr 29, 2012, 03:41 PM

Congratulations, Illini! Way to go!

illinicb · Apr 29, 2012, 05:01 PM

Illini win Big Ten Men's Tennis Tournament Championship!!! Defeat #3 OSU.

IlliniTSM · Apr 29, 2012, 05:05 PM

Great to see another B1G trophy making its way home to Champaign!!!

I-L-L-

illinoisportsfan · Apr 29, 2012, 05:12 PM

Yeah!!! I'm so glad to be proven wrong. I didn't think they had any chance.

It's so sweet that they finally beat Ohio State!

RenoGray80 · Apr 29, 2012, 05:25 PM

Excellent!!!!

Baselinedave · Apr 29, 2012, 05:47 PM

Any Dancer doubters now? Plain out coached Ohio State

NV Illini 74 · Apr 29, 2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniTSM

Great to see another B1G trophy making its way home to Champaign!!!

I-L-L-

I-N-I ! ! ! !

JSpence · Apr 29, 2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by illinicb

Illini win Big Ten Men's Tennis Tournament Championship!!! Defeat #3 OSU.

WHAT!?!? HOLY CRAP!!!!

Way to go, guys! That is freaking spectacular! Illini Tennis, baby!

danielb927 · May 11, 2012, 08:29 PM

Men won their first round match today, and take on Auburn tomorrow at 2 PM. I'll be singing the anthem just beforehand, hoping for some more nice weather!

Dan · May 12, 2012, 06:17 PM

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It all comes down to #3 singles for Illinois men's tennis vs Auburn. All tied at 3. #Drama

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#Illini men's tennis team win the Jay Prosch Cup, defeating Auburn 4-3 to advance to the NCAA Sweet 16.

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Abdelnour wins third set 6-3 to send #Illini to the Sweet 16!!! http://pic.twitter.com/EnB6bmOF

Abdelnour gets a shower after the clinching point! #Illini going to Sweet 16 for 12th time in last 14 years. http://twitpic.com/9kdnvt

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Thrilling 4-3 win for @IlliniTennis today over Auburn! The #Illini are headed back to the Sweet 16! #NCAATennis http://twitpic.com/9kdoe9

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Chris Yates · May 12, 2012, 06:38 PM

That's a seriously impressive pressure-packed performance. There's nothing quite like being the last guy on the court with the meet on the line.

Dan · May 12, 2012, 07:58 PM

ilphotog · May 12, 2012, 10:52 PM

Grueling 5 hour match, every doubles match was 7-5 at one point (win at 8). Other than Hoh who made quick work, every match was a battle back and fourth. The final set of the match was like the 15th round of a heavyweight fight. Both players at times seemed ready to go down with exhaustion, the fans really seemed to give Bruno a boost at the end he came through. Awesome match to shoot.

NV Illini 74 · May 13, 2012, 06:29 AM

Here's the bracket. Looks like the next Illini match is next Fri. May 18 vs winner of today's TxAM vs #1 USC match.

http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/tennis-men/d1

GO ILLINI ! ! ! !

PS: What happened to OSU? Did they not make the tournament, or did they get ousted already?

DanvIllini · May 13, 2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NV Illini 74

Here's the bracket. Looks like the next Illini match is next Fri. May 18 vs winner of today's TxAM vs #1 USC match.

http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/tennis-men/d1

GO ILLINI ! ! ! !

PS: What happened to OSU? Did they not make the tournament, or did they get ousted already?

The answer to your question is in the link... You need to scroll down. They split it into two brackets for some reason

WesterveltVictoryCigar · May 13, 2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DanvIllini

The answer to your question is in the link... You need to scroll down. They split it into two brackets for some reason

Also, it's extremely obnoxious when you mouse over Ohio St, it says "The Ohio State University". :rolleyes:

Dan · May 13, 2012, 07:01 PM

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#Illini will face top-ranked USC on Friday at 9 am ET in the Sweet 16 in Athens, Ga. Trojans were 4-0 winners over Texas A&M today.

http://twitter.com/IlliniTennis

Dan · May 17, 2012, 08:48 AM

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#16 Illini Set to Face Top-Seeded USC in Round of 16

The third-round match will take place Friday, May 18 at 8 a.m. CT at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex on the campus of the University of Georgia.

http://www.fightingillini.com/sports...051612aaa.html

Dan · May 18, 2012, 12:04 PM

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#16 Illini End Run with 4-0 Loss to #1 USC in Sweet 16

The 16th-ranked Fighting Illini men's tennis team (19-8) ended its run in the NCAA Tournament with a 4-0 loss to three-time defending champion and top-seeded USC (30-1) in the round of 16 Friday morning at the University of Georgia's Dan Magill Tennis Complex. This marks the second straight year Illinois exited the tournament in the third round with a loss to the No. 1 seed.

"We wanted to just come out to play our game," Illini head coach Brad Dancer said. "There's the intimidation factor they bring, having won all the championships in a row. I think the more you focus on that, the worst you're going to play. And maybe that happened to a few guys today, but for the most part, I think USC deserves all the credit there."

http://www.fightingillini.com/sports...051812aaa.html

Majinga · Jun 8, 2012, 05:27 AM

Illini Tennis Site

Majinga · Jun 13, 2012, 08:42 PM

2012 Recruits and 2013 Prospects are listed here. This year's class is Brad Dancer's best class ever.

Recruits

Majinga · Jun 19, 2012, 03:03 PM

Rajeev Ram is one win away from joining Kevin Anderson in the main draw of Wimbledon!

Illini Wimby

Apr 29, 2012, 03:41 PM	#104
chiefini Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 382	Congratulations, Illini! Way to go! __________________ ‎"There is an uncommon spirit known only by those who call themselves Illini...It is a dignified spirit portrayed by the Chief. It is a spirit of orange and blue blood and of the young and the old. Once it enters your veins, you will never be the same again." Illini Spirit William Branom, '54 (1932-2012)

Apr 29, 2012, 05:01 PM	#105
illinicb Location: Northbrook Posts: 5,755	Illini win Big Ten Men's Tennis Tournament Championship!!! Defeat #3 OSU. __________________ "I could care less" does not mean the same as "I couldn't care less"

Apr 29, 2012, 05:25 PM	#108
RenoGray80 King of 'Paign Location: Des Moines Posts: 32	Excellent!!!! __________________ Go Illini!

May 11, 2012, 08:29 PM	#112
danielb927 Orange Krush Class of 2013 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 3,739	Men won their first round match today, and take on Auburn tomorrow at 2 PM. I'll be singing the anthem just beforehand, hoping for some more nice weather! __________________ Illini Pride President 2012-2013 Orange Krush Class of 2013! - Orange Krush Road Trip @ Iowa, Feb. 3, 2010 The views expressed in these posts are solely individual and do not represent the views of any student organizations.

May 12, 2012, 06:38 PM	#114
Chris Yates Recruiting Correspondent Location: Michigan Posts: 4,093	That's a seriously impressive pressure-packed performance. There's nothing quite like being the last guy on the court with the meet on the line. __________________ Last living member of Olaf Blab fan club

Apr 29, 2012, 03:41 PM	#103
ilphotog The camera never lies Location: Champaign Posts: 6,201	Such a huge win!

Apr 29, 2012, 05:05 PM	#106
IlliniTSM Posts: 54	Great to see another B1G trophy making its way home to Champaign!!! I-L-L-

Apr 29, 2012, 05:12 PM	#107
illinoisportsfan Posts: 499	Yeah!!! I'm so glad to be proven wrong. I didn't think they had any chance. It's so sweet that they finally beat Ohio State!

Apr 29, 2012, 05:47 PM	#109
Baselinedave Posts: 2	Any Dancer doubters now? Plain out coached Ohio State

May 12, 2012, 07:58 PM	#115
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,902

May 12, 2012, 10:52 PM	#116
ilphotog The camera never lies Location: Champaign Posts: 6,201	Grueling 5 hour match, every doubles match was 7-5 at one point (win at 8). Other than Hoh who made quick work, every match was a battle back and fourth. The final set of the match was like the 15th round of a heavyweight fight. Both players at times seemed ready to go down with exhaustion, the fans really seemed to give Bruno a boost at the end he came through. Awesome match to shoot.

May 13, 2012, 06:29 AM	#117
NV Illini 74 Posts: 5,279	Here's the bracket. Looks like the next Illini match is next Fri. May 18 vs winner of today's TxAM vs #1 USC match. http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/tennis-men/d1 GO ILLINI ! ! ! ! PS: What happened to OSU? Did they not make the tournament, or did they get ousted already? __________________ "I may not be as strong as I think," the old man said, "But I know many tricks and I have resolution."

Jun 8, 2012, 05:27 AM	#123
Majinga Banned Posts: 795	Illini Tennis Site

Jun 13, 2012, 08:42 PM	#124
Majinga Banned Posts: 795	2012 Recruits and 2013 Prospects are listed here. This year's class is Brad Dancer's best class ever. Recruits

Jun 19, 2012, 03:03 PM	#125
Majinga Banned Posts: 795	Rajeev Ram is one win away from joining Kevin Anderson in the main draw of Wimbledon! Illini Wimby