Men's Tennis Fends Off Ball State

CINCINNATI – Men's tennis sought out its fifth overall and fourth consecutive win of the 2015-2016 season, facing off against Ball State University, at home, February 13^th.

"I'm proud of the guys for coming out here and taking care of business without our number one player." Assistant Coach John Allare stated. "Our guys really stepped up and avenged a loss we had last year that really stung. I have tremendous respect for coach Richards and the Ball State tennis program. Playing Ball State has always been an important match for me personally and our guys really showed up. Gabe probably played his best match all year and was really important in not only notching two wins but also being loud and vocal from the moment his match was done. Bishop competed hard against a tough opponent, and like always, he was a team leader with his energy. In addition, Jeremy played great, and to clinch the match at 7-6 in the third against a very tough opponent will be huge moving on. His win enabled Arthur to finish his match off pretty quickly."

After earning the double point, and briefly falling behind in singles play, XU dropped only two sets in competition. Gabriel Chaves Araujo and Matt Bishop gave the Musketeers life, providing the squad with wins at the No. 4 and No. 2 respectively. Junior Jeremy Schneider earned a gritty win, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) at No. 1 and sophomore Arthur Stefani sealed the deal with a win at No. 3, defeating Nemanja Guzina, 6-1, 5-7, 6-3.

With big wins, the Musketeers improve to 4-1 overall and look took to keep continue their success at Eastern Kentucky, February 19^th at 2 PM.

Doubles
1.Lucas Andersen/Andrew Stutz (BSU) def. Jeremy Schneider/Jack Dykema (XU), 6-1
2. Gabriel Chaves Araujo/Arthur Stefani (XU) def. Conner Andersen/Jan Jirus (BSU). 6-4
3. Matt Bishop/Brian Carman (XU) def. Matt Helm/Pat Downs (BSU), 6-4

Singles
1. Jeremy Schneider (XU) def. Lucas Anderson (BSU), 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(5)
2. Matt Bishop (XU) def. Andrew Stutz (BSU), 6-4, 2-6, 6-4
3. Arthur Stefani (XU) def. Nemanja Guzina (BSU), 6-1, 5-7, 6-3
4. Gabriel Chaves Araujo (XU) def. Marko Guzina (BSU), 6-2, 6-4
5. Conner Anderson (BSU) def. Jack Dykema (XU), 6-2, 6-4
6. Jan Jirus (BSU) def. Trent Smith (XU), 6-0, 6-2

Match Notes
Xavier 5, Ball State 2
Xavier 4-1
Ball State 2-3
Order of Finish: Doubles (1,2,3) Singles (6,4,5,2,1,3)

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Gabriel Araujo

Matt Bishop

Brian Carman

Jack Dykema

Jeremy Schneider

Trent Smith

Arthur Stefani

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