Strode back in action Thursday at All-American

TULSA, Okla. – Senior Hog Blake Strode will begin play in the main draw at the ITA All-American on Thursday, the only Arkansas netter still standing after teammates Matt Hogan, Dmitry Lebedev, and Chris Nott were eliminated earlier this week.Strode has played one tournament this fall, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Baylor Invitational before losing to No.2-ranked Denes Luckas of Baylor in straight sets 7-6(4), 6-4. This weekend’s All-American is the last event before Arkansas hosts the Wilson/ITA All-American Central Regional Oct. 16-20 at the George M. Billingsley Tennis Center and Dills Indoor Courts.Play begins on Thursday morning in the main draw of the ITA All-American at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center on the Tulsa University campus. For complete men’s tennis coverage, log on to ArkansasRazorbacks.com.