Ohio State sophomore JJ Tracy pumps his fist in celebration during his singles match against Tennessee junior Angel Diaz at the Ty Tucker Tennis Center Feb. 4. Ohio State won 4-0. Credit: Casey Smith | Assistant Lantern TV Sports Producer Leading 5-1 in the second set and needing one point to clinch an Ohio State victory, graduate Jake Van Emburgh realized he wasn’t alone. A court to his right was No. 11 sophomore JJ Tracy, also a game away from clinching. Engaging in a little friendly competition to see who would close the match, Van Emburgh put the nail in the coffin. Certain victory was the theme Sunday as No. 3 Ohio State (17-2) nabbed a 4-0 win over No. 20 Northwestern (12-6), leading on all six singles courts as play concluded. “We definitely want the best for each other,” Van Emburgh said. “Regardless, the best thing for us is…
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