March 29, 2001

FURMAN MEN'S TENNIS RANKED NO. 61; WOMEN NO. 68

GREENVILLE, S.C.- The Furman Paladin men and women's tennis programs have attracted national attention as a result of the teams' outstanding seasons thus far. The men have moved up seven spots in the latest WingspanBank.com Divison I rankings to No. 61, while the women cracked the poll at No. 68.

The Furman men's tennis team, under the leadership of Coach Paul Scarpa, have garnered a 12-8 overall record, including wins over North Carolina and North Carolina State. Furman currently holds a 5-0 record in the Southern Conference.

The Lady Paladins, coached by Debbie Southern, are 9-8 overall and 4-0 in the Southern Conference. Furman is currently riding a 24 conference match win streak, and hope to extend that this weekend against East Tennessee State and Davidson.