CLEVELAND, Miss. - The Delta State University men's tennis team earned a crucial Gulf South Conference victory over Shorter University, 5-0, on Saturday afternoon at the Cleveland Country Club Tennis Courts.
The Statesmen got out to a great start in the doubles competition winning on all three courts to gain a 3-0 advantage heading into singles.
A win for
Andrew Hildenbrand by default on court No. 6 and
Julian Massa defeating Dylan Wood in the fifth spot, 6-1, 6-0, claimed the victory for Delta State at 5-0.
The Statesmen wrap up their home stand and celebrate Senior Day against Lee University on Sunday, March 26 at 10 a.m.
DOUBLES COMPETITION
1.
Hicham Azzaoui/
Jeoffrey Noblecourt (DSU) def. Jose M. M. Manzano/Talha Zubair (SU) 8-5
2.
Mason Vice/
Joao Yamacita (DSU) def. Patrick Sanders/Mason Barnette (SU) 8-4
3.
Julian Massa/
Andrew Hildenbrand (DSU) def. No player/No player (SU), by default
SINGLES COMPETITION
1.
Hicham Azzaoui (DSU) vs. Jose M. M. Manzano (SU) 0-6, 0-1, unfinished
2.
Jeoffrey Noblecourt (DSU) vs. Talha Zubair (SU) 5-3, unfinished
3.
Joao Yamacita (DSU) vs. Patrick Sanders (SU) unfinished
4.
Mason Vice (DSU) vs. Mason Barnette (SU) unfinished
5.
Julian Massa (DSU) def. Dylan Wood (SU) 6-1, 6-0
6.
Andrew Hildenbrand (DSU) def. No player (SU), by default
Match Notes:
Shorter University 2-10, 0-7 GSC
Delta State University 5-6, 3-3 GSC
