WICHITA, Kan. --- The 35^th-ranked Washburn men's tennis team made its presence known among the Division I ranks after knocking off  Wichita State in a 4-3 decision Sunday afternoon at the Coleman Tennis Complex.

With the match being held at Wichita State, both schools agreed to play out the match according to NCAA Division I rules whereas one point is awarded to the team who wins at least two doubles matches. Washburn gained an early 1-0 lead over the Shockers after picking up wins at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles. Matt Barlow paired up with Tommy Hunter kicked things off by knocking off Jan Poboril and Murkel Dellien 6-3. Paul Haase paired up with Chase Brill to take down a pair of Wichita State netters in a 6-4 decision. Alejandro Valarezo and Blake Hunter led at No. 1 singles 4-3 before the match was cut short.

With a one-point advantage the Ichabods headed into singles play where the Shockers struck first picking up its first point of the afternoon at No. 4 singles. Tommy Hunter was defeated in straight sets 6-2, 6-1.

Senior leader, Matt Barlow, would answer the call at No. 3 singles and defeat Eddie Stoica in straight sets 6-2, 6-4.

Brill was outlasted at No. 6 singles in three sets 6-4, 2-6, 2-6 before Haase came up with a big win at No. 5 singles 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 to give Washburn a 3-2 lead.

31^st-ranked Valarezo battled it out at No. 1 singles, but was ultimately outlasted in three sets 6-3, 4-6, 5-7.

With the match tied 3-all and the Ichabods first win over Wichita State in 13 meetings on the line Blake Hunter went to work at No. 2 singles. The junior netter dropped the opening match 6-3, but bounced back to edge Miroslav Herzan 7-5 in the second set. Hunter kept it close in the final frame after falling behind early and ultimately clawed his way back to take the match 3-6, 7-5, 7-6.

" It has been my dream to win a match at Wichita State for tennis alumni and supporters", said head coach Lance Lysaught. " To watch the 'Bods upset DI Wichita State, 4-3, is an amazing experience and huge for our tennis program. I'm so happy for our players, parents, and everyone who has supported Washburn Tennis for all these years. Go 'Bods!"

Washburn improves to 13-3 on the season after collecting its first win over a Division I program since the 2010-11 season as well as its first under head coach Lance Lysaught. The Ichabods will host Baker University on April 12 and honor lone senior, Matt Barlow, for all of his contributions to the Washburn men's tennis program.