diff --git a/test/test_uuid.rb b/test/test_uuid.rb
index 8dc37ce..0f241ef 100644
--- a/test/test_uuid.rb
+++ b/test/test_uuid.rb
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ def test_uuid_captures
     end
 
     def test_uuid_no_match
-      assert_equal( nil, Torid::UUID::REGEX.match( "foo" ))
+      assert_nil(Torid::UUID::REGEX.match( "foo" ))
     end
 
     def test_uuid_match_case_insensitive