Veteran Nebraska tennis team has NCAA Tournament potential By Lori (■ r it t in Staff Reporter With most ol the members of last year's Big Eight runner-up team re turning, Nebraska meti s tennis coach Kerry McDermott hopes to duplicate or improve last year's finish. “This year’s team looks very promising,” he said. “I’m anxious for this year to begin. This is the most talent I have seen as a coach.” McDermotts, in his 8th year at Nebraska, said this year the Corn huskers have a chance to make their first trip as a team to the NCAA cham pionships. McDermott is optimistic because Nebraska lost only one player, Brad Scheidcggcr, from last year’s team. The Huskcrs return Pat Carson, half of the 1986 Big Eight No. 3 doubles champions, from a redshirt season. The Huskcrs also return seniors Steven and Stuart Jung. Steven Jung is a two-time NCAA participant in singles competition. The Jung brothers were rated as high as No. 19 in doubles competition last season. Nebraska also relurns senior Robert Sjoholm and junior Ken Feucr. Sjoholm is the defending Big Eight No. 2 singles champion and Fcucr finished 2nd in the conference in No. 3 singles last season. In addition, the Huskers signed Troy Larsen from Kearney. Larsen proved his worth by defeating McDermott, a former Husker varsity player, in a tournament earlier this summer in Lincoln. Sophomore Andy Auch Moedy, from Kearney, also should add depth to the Husker squad, McDermott said. Auch Mocdy played little with the varsity last year, but is expected to contribute this season. With this lineup, the Huskers have a chance to win the Big Eight title over perennial powerhouses Kansas, w hich captured the title last year, and Oklahoma State, McDermott said. The Huskers defeated Kansas 5-4 in a dual meet last season at a time when the Jayhaw ks were rated No. 25 in the country. Practice will be the key to the Huskers success this season, McDer mott said. “My No. I goal is to work as hard as w e can in practice,” he said. “W hat is done on the court is done in prac tice. Our total attitude has to be to give 100 percent every time we go out.” McDermott said intense practice could lead to bigger things— like Big Eight and NCAA championships. McDermott also hopes to sec the Huskers break into the top 20 ratings for the first time. “I just don’t want to break into the top 20,” he said. “I want to break in there and stay.” McDermotlsaid thcsuccessof last year’s team has aided recruiting. “We are actually getting letters from kids we have been trying to recruit who wouldn't look our way,” he said. “Boys w ho are ranked in the top 50 in the country are beginning to write about our scholarships and pro grams.” McDermott said he hopes last year’s success carries over to this year’s team. “This is the year we make it hap pen,” McDermott said. “It all starts in practices. The guys are wanting it (success) for themselves.” Daily Nebraskan tile photo Nebraska tennis player Steve Jung returns a shot during ac tion last season. Jung and his twin brother, Stuart, return to lead an experienced Husker team. Get supplied for the semester. College & Narrow Killed Spiral Notebooks nECH'sK New cover designs! 70 sheets 8 " X 11” I colors: red. black, green & blue. SI.29. or 3 for$3.50 [Dennison Hi-Liters Electronics Special! ^ All Study A Lamps 20% OFF — Several styles to choose from. / He#. $11.98 to $54.95 !/) Now $9.58 to $13.96 Lamps now in I^ower Level. f’!^ The Wet Set 2 waterproof ink pens "*•** $1.79 Student Pack 2 pens with (’lie Retractable Hr. "**“7 $2.59 SI.00 refund by mail ^a* when you buy 2! | hH ASKA j padsl Narrow or ('allege Ruled. ‘Nebraska’ imprint. 89$ $8.90 do* Datebook 12H pages. Spiral bound Only $4.95 Academic IKBusrac 3 Planner r Calendar, c lass schedule, 1988 89 tt‘lc*|>hc>nt‘ & more. , ™ , Only$2.29 | * Prices good thru Sept. 10, 1988. open Mon-Fn 8-5 30 Sa. 9-5 30 Thurs f. 9pm More than ever, fl ^ 13 more than a Bookstore. | ny jf | I I ~™ 1300 Q Street (402) 476-0111 Caring Dentistry For Adults and Children Lincoln Dental Associates Get Your Smile Back For School •Free No obligation consultation •Sports dentistry featuring pro form Mouth (ittanls •Smile design with cosmetic Ponding and veneers •White fillings and caps •Gentle root canals and extractions •Removable braces 6520 lloldrt'Ke, Suite II 1300 **P” St. 38th & South St. 466-5602 476-3110 488-0022 WANTED I-HR-1 HEALTH AIDES DESCRIPTION: Suspects are ‘male, and female, ‘black, white, yellow and red ‘fat and thin ‘tall and short. TERRITORY: Suspects can be found in Residence Halls, Soror ities, Fraternities, Co-ops, on City Campus, on East Campus. ARMED: The suspects are armed with patience, concern and a desire to help others. . . should be con sidered extremely valuable! IF YOU FIT THIS DESCRIPTION, TURN YOURSELF IN BETWEEN 8:00 & 5:00 TO: Community Health Department Lower Level, University Health Center _15th & U Streets 472-7440 Cl _