Wichita, Kan. - The Wichita Shockers (2-1, 1-0) men's tennis team
defeated the University of Texas-Arlington Mavericks (1-2), 5-2 on Friday afternoon
at Genesis on Rock Road.
The dual started with the Shockers taking the doubles point
with wins in both #1 and #2 matches.
David Cavalcanti and Matheus Pereira defeated David Subirats and Nicolas
Moreno, 8-5 to clinch the point for the Shocks.
Vlad Marinescu and Cavalcanti started the singles with wins
for the Shockers to help them stake a 3-0 lead.
"UTA has a solid team and they will get some good wins as
the season goes on," head coach Brad Louderback said. "Everyone contributed to this win, Vlad and David both had
good matches and their wins gave us a strong 3-0 lead.
Freshman Guillermo Nicol clinched the match for the Shockers
with his win over David Subirats in the #5 match.
"It was great to have Guillermo win the team match with his
single win," Louderback said.
Next action for the Shockers will be tomorrow when they host
the #33 Washburn Icabods of Division II at Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex. The match will start at noon.
Wichita State Shockers 5 Texas-Arlington Mavericks 2
Doubles
1. Mihai/Marinescu
(WSU) defeats Celedinas/Yakauleu (UTA), 8-5
2. Cavalcanti/Pereira
(WSU) defeats Subirats/Moreno (UTA), 8-4
3. Leppin/Hamon
(UTA) defeats Stiebinger/Nicol (WSU), 9-7
Singles
1. Vlad
Marinescu (WSU) defeats Mindagas Celedinas (UTA), 6-4, 6-2
2. Yauheni
Yakaulen (UTA) defeats Matheus Pereira (WSU), 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (2)
3. David
Cavalcanti (WSU) defeats Erik Hjertonsson (UTA), 6-4, 6-3
4. Lucas Leppin
(UTA) defeats Valentin Mihai (WSU), 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (4)
5. Guillermo
Nicol (WSU) defeats David Subirats (UTA), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1
6. Adrian
Chermaci (WSU) defeats Briene Hamon (UTA), 7-5, 6-1, 6-4
Order of Finish: Doubles (12*3) Singles (135*642)
Attendance - 25
-WICHITA STATE-
