Eric Quigley tied the all-time singles win record at UK with his 144th win on Tuesday afternoon. (Britney McIntosh, UK Athletics)
Eric Quigley is looking to cap one of the most decorated careers in Kentucky men’s tennis history with a banner senior year. On Tuesday afternoon, Quigley got his senior spring season off to a record-setting start.In seventh-ranked UK’s first dual match of 2012 against No. 29 Indiana, Quigley defeated Josh MacTaggart 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 for the 144th win of his collegiate career. The victory sent him into a tie for first place with Paul Varga on UK’s all-time singles win list. His victory helped propel his team to a victory over IU at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex.He won’t have to wait long for a chance to take sole possession of the singles win crown, as Quigley and the Wildcats will host Eastern Kentucky in the second-half of a double header beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Boone Tennis Complex.UPDATE: Quigley defeated Niklas Schroeder of EKU 6-1, 6-4 for his 145th career win. Congratulations to Eric Quigley, UK’s all-time winningest men’s tennis player!Here is the complete release on Quigley’s record-breaking wins.