MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Delta State University men's tennis team defeated Gulf South Conference rival, Christian Brothers University, 8-1, on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Memphis, Tenn.
 
The Statesmen dominated the match from the get-go, sweeping all doubles matches to take a 3-0 lead.
 
In singles action, Emile Le Terrier handly defeated his opponent 6-1, 6-2 to give the Statesmen a 4-0 lead. Stedman Strickland secured the match victory for the Statesmen, securing a 6-1, 6-4 victory in singles. Despite Delta State having secured the match victory, play continued. CBU picked up its lone match point in singles.
 
DOUBLES COMPETITION
1. Emile Le Terrier/Hugo Stroppiana (DSU) def. Atilio Flores/Andres Calzacorta (CBU) 8-3
2. Mason Vice/Joao Yamacita (DSU) def. Javier Saez/Nick Cotros (CBU) 8-1
3. Stedman Strickland/Timo Schmitz (DSU) def. Abel Kim/Max Wilson (CBU) 8-1
 
SINGLES COMPETITION
1. Emile Le Terrier (DSU) def. Atilio Flores (CBU) 6-1, 6-2
2. Javier Saez (CBU) def. Mason Vice (DSU) 6-4, 4-6, 10-6
3. Stedman Strickland (DSU) def. Andres Calzacorta (CBU) 6-1, 6-4
4. Andrew Hildenbrand (DSU) def. Abel Kim (CBU) 6-1, 6-4
5. Timo Schmitz (DSU) def. Nick Cotros (CBU) 6-3, 6-2
6. Tres Santucci (DSU) def. Cory Cox (CBU) 6-2, 6-4
 
MATCH NOTES:

• The Statesmen are a perfect 9-0 against the Bucs within the past nine years.
• Delta State improves to 2-0 overall and in GSC action. The 2-0 start to the season is the best start since 2015. 
• CBU falls to 1-9 and 0-3 in GSC competition.

 
UP NEXT:
The Statesmen will travel to Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn., for a non-conference match scheduled on Feb. 17, at 11:30 a.m.