April 19, 2007

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. - West Florida will look to extend two streaks at this weekend's Carpet One/Gulf South Conference Men's Tennis Tournament. Not only will West Florida try to extend their eight-match winning streak, but the Argonauts will also attempt to win their third consecutive GSC title. The tournament will be held on the campuses of Henderson State and Ouachita Baptist Universities.

West Florida, the top-seed from the GSC East, will face Christian Brothers, the fourth seed from the GSC West, in the quarterfinals at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. If West Florida wins, they will face the winner of the Delta State/North Alabama match at 1:30 p.m. The championship finals are set for 9 a.m. on Sunday.

The tournament will feature five of the top 40 teams in Division II. Aside from the top-ranked Argonauts, other ranked teams are: fourth-ranked Valdosta State, No.12 Ouachita Baptist, No. 15 Delta State and No. 38 North Alabama. The tournament will also feature nine of the top 50 singles players and five ranked doubles teams.

West Florida's eight GSC titles are the most in conference history. Dating back to 2002, West Florida has won four of the last five GSC titles and finished as the runner-up in 2004.

Complete coverage of the 2007 GSC Men's Tennis Tournament can be found at www.gulfsouthconference.org.