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Men's Tennis Serves Past Belmont
02.08.15 | Men's Tennis
CINCINNATI - Men's tennis earned their fourth win of the season against visiting opponent, Belmont, Saturday evening ending dual competition with a final score of 5-2.
In doubles, the men's team captured the point after a roaring comeback from Zach Mueck and Matt Bishop at the one spot. After trailing the match for a significant portion of the match, the tandem was able to overcome Belmont's Mauricio Antun and Marko Lovrinovic with a final score, 7-6(6). Michael Moe and Connor LaFavre also obtained a win, giving themselves a 3-1 record on the season.
In singles, the Musketeers carried over their momentum from doubles to obtain four more points, sealing the deal for the night. At the one spot, junior Zach Mueck defeated Mauricio Antun in three sets, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. The freshmen trio also came away with massive wins to help advance Xavier. Gabriel Chaves Araujo knocked off Robin Demasse in three back and forth sets, 5-7, 6-4, 11-9. Red hot Arthur Stefani blazed past Caio Niel, 6-3, 6-2 and Conor LaFavre served up Bruno Russo 6-4, 6-4.
With wins yesterday in singles, Zach Mueck and Gabriel Chaves Araujo improve to 4-2, Arthur Stefani 5-1, and Connor LaFavre 1-0.
The Musketeers will hit the road and travel to IUPUI, Sunday February 8th, for more dual match competition. Match play is set for 5:00 p.m. #LetsGoX
Doubles
1. Zach Mueck/Matt Bishop (Xavier) def. Mauricio Antun/Marko Lovrinovic (Belmont) 7-6(6)
2. Michael Moe/Connor LaFavre (Xavier) def. Cedric Dujacquier/Robin Demasse (Belmont) 6-3
3. Caio Niel/Geoff Tulloch (Belmont) def. Gabriel Chaves Araujo/Jeremy Schneider (Xavier) 6-3
Singles
1. Zach Mueck (Xavier) def. Mauricio Antun (Belmont) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
2. Marko Lovrinovic (Belmont) def. Jeremy Schneider (Xavier) 6-3, 7-6
3. Cedric Dujacquier (Belmont) def. Matt Bishop (Xavier) 6-4, 6-3
4. Gabriel Chaves Araujo (Xavier) def. Robin Demasse (Belmont) 5-7, 6-4, 11-9
5. Arthur Stefani (Xavier) def. Caio Niel (Belmont) 6-3, 6-2
6. Connor LaFavre (Xavier) def. Bruno Russo (Belmont) 6-4, 6-4
Xavier 5, Belmont 2
Match Notes
Xavier 4-2
Belmont 4-3
Order of Finish: Doubles (2,3,1) Singles (5,3,6,1,2,4)
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