Jeremy Schneider Named Most Outstanding Singles Player At WMU Invitational

KALAMAZOO, Michigan – Xavier University senior Jeremy Schneider was named the Most Outstanding Singles Player at the two-day WMU/Vredevelt Invitational, which concluded on Sunday afternoon. Schneider went 2-1 in singles competition for the weekend, grinding out a tough tie break win on Sunday versus the top singles player from Illinois State 6-1, 6-7 (12-10), 10-8.

In doubles, Schneider also enjoyed a winning weekend. Schneider combined with junior Gabriel Araujo to go 2-1 on the weekend, making the team's doubles record 6-4 for the tournament.

Sophomore Jack Dykema also enjoyed a good singles weekend at the tournament, compiling a 2-1 mark.

"We want to get better every tournament we play this fall, and I feel that we did that this weekend," said head coach Doug Matthews. "Our doubles was much improved. I am happy for Jeremy for being the most outstanding player. He works extremely hard and deserves everything good that happens to him."

Xavier now holds a fall tournament record of 18-20 in singles competition and 10-6 in doubles.

The men's tennis team plays next in Louisville on October 15^th. Check back to GoXavier.com for more information this fall.

TODAY'S RESULTS (total tournament results in attached PDF)
Sunday
Singles (Round 3)
Flight A: Jeremy Schneider (XU) def. Urh Domiter (Ill. St.) 6-1, 6-7 (12-10), 10-8
Flight B: Dylan Steffens (Ill. St.) def. Matt Bishop (XU) 6-2, 6-4
Flight C: Jack Dykema (XU) def. Andrea Boers (Ill. St.) 6-3, 7-5
Flight D: Christoffer Greve (Ill. St.) def. Nick Werner (XU) 7-5, 7-5
Flight E: Matias Chomali (Ill. St.) def. Gabriel Araujo (XU) 7-5, 6-4
Flight F: Egehan Sertkaya (Ill. St.) def. Nate Dell (XU) 3-6, 6-4, 10-7
Flight G: Peter Foersom (Ill. St.) def. Matthew Graft (XU)

Doubles (Round 3)
Flight A: Bishop/Werner (XU) def. Goth/Malm (CSU) 8-3
Flight B: Slade/Mostardi (CSU) def. Schneider/Araujo (XU) 8-7 (7-5)
Flight C: Dell/Dykema (XU) def. Mick/Santilli (CSU) 8-3

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