The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) men’s tennis team secured a 7-0 victory over UNC Asheville on Wednesday at the ETSU mini dome. This win marks the Buccaneers’ eighth consecutive triumph, bringing their season record to 8-3.
In doubles play, ETSU clinched victories with scores of 6-0 and 7-5, securing the first point of the match. The third doubles match was halted with ETSU leading 6-5.
During singles competition, ETSU won all six matches. Five of these wins were achieved in straight sets. One player maintained his undefeated singles record for the spring season at 8-0 after defeating Jip Mens with a score of 6-4, 6-2. Additional victories came from other team members who extended their own winning streaks to three or more matches in singles play.
The detailed results are as follows:
Singles Competition:
1. (ETSU) defeated Jip Mens (UNC Asheville) 6-4, 6-2
2. (ETSU) defeated Daniel Franco-Key (UNC Asheville) 6-2, 6-2
3. (ETSU) defeated Cian Ingles (UNC Asheville) 6-2, 6-3
4. (ETSU) defeated Trevor Gray (UNC Asheville) 3-6, 7-6, 6-1
5. (ETSU) defeated Martin Fuks (UNC Asheville) 6-2, 6-4
6. (ETSU) defeated Griffin Lovern (UNC Asheville) 6-4, 6-2
Doubles Competition:
1. / (ETSU) vs. Griffin Lovern/Martin Fuks (UNC Asheville), unfinished at ETSU leading 6-5
2. / (ETSU) defeated Cian Ingles/Daniel Franco-Key (UNC Asheville), 6-0
3. / (ETSU) defeated Jip Mens/Trevor Gray (UNC Asheville), 7-5
Looking ahead, ETSU is scheduled to face No. 45 Charlotte on Sunday in a non-conference match at the Dave Mullins Tennis Complex with first serve set for noon.
For further information about Buccaneer men’s tennis and updates on future matches and results, visit the team’s official website and select the men’s tennis tab.
