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UNK to reinstate men's tennis program with help from anonymous donor

KEARNEY — Loper men’s tennis will return to the University of Nebraska at Kearney in the fall of 2023. Athletic director Marc Bauer announced the return of the program Thursday morning at the Ernest Grundy Tennis Center, which will serve as the Lopers’ indoor home court.

The men’s tennis team — along with the baseball and golf programs — was dropped four years ago as part of a $2.8 million budget reduction. Bauer said UNK is able to bring back the men's tennis program thanks to the endowment of an anonymous donor, who came forward almost as soon as the program was discontinued.

“This was not a surprise to me given the passion and enthusiasm for tennis in the Kearney community,” Bauer said. “We are grateful to the donor for making this a possibility and we will honor the donor’s desire to remain anonymous.” UNK has a long and successful history in men’s tennis. The program won more than 20 conference titles and posted multiple top-30 national finishes while competing in the NAIA.

After joining the NCAA in 1990, the Lopers qualified for the NCAA Tournament 17 times, advancing to the Sweet 16 four times. “Although it will take some time to reestablish the program, I am confident that the program is back and here to stay,” Bauer said.

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