April 24, 1999

LUBBOCK, Texas - Borut Martincevic (Maribor, Slovenia) and Dustin Hawk (Clyde, Texas) have been named first team all-Big 12 academic it was announced today. Both student-athletes had above a 3.0 grade point average for the fall 1998 semester.

"I am very proud of their work in the classroom," Director of Tennis Tim Siegel said. "Both have meant a lot to the success we've had this season. It is great to see them represent Texas Tech in this way."

The Red Raiders will open play against Nebraska at the Big 12 tournament that runs from April 29 - May 2 in College Station, Texas. At 15-8, the team is enjoying their best season ever under Siegel's leadership.

1999 Men's Tennis Academic All-Big 12 Team - First Team

Borut Martincevic, Texas Tech
Dustin Hawk, Texas Tech
Mark Williams, Baylor
Graham Cross, Colorado
Jerad Harbaugh, Colorado
Boris Sepisi, Colorado
Ed Dus, Kansas
Kenny Powell, Kansas
Ryan Haith, Nebraska
Dinko Verzi, Nebraska
Anderw Wiese, Nebraska
Clinton Aflord, Oklahoma
Jave Rush, Oklahoma
Rick Warren, Oklahoma
John Walker, Oklahoma
Jacquest du Toit, Oklahoma State
Paul Martin, Texas
Gwenael Gueit, Texas
Micahel Blue, Texas
Brandon Hawk, Texas
Cory Hubbar, Texas A&M
Jarin Skube, Texas A&M
Tony Young, Texas A&M