Box Score OLEAN, N.Y. – The Mercyhurst men's tennis team traveled to Olean, New York to take on the Bonnis on Tuesday. After a pair of wins over the weekend, the Lakers were looking to continue their momentum as they approach more conference play in the coming weeks.
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In singles competition,
Danylo Rekun competed on the first court where he found an impressive 6-2 opening set win. He was able to close out the Laker victory after winning 6-4 in his final set.
Lukas Cabue Valverde was on the second court where he fell to an early 6-0 deficit to the Bonnies. Cabue attempted to mount a comeback in the second set, but ultimately fell 6-4.
Colm Schultz was on the third court and had an early disadvantage after falling 6-1 in the opening frame. Schultz roared back with a 6-4 win, but eventually fell in the final frame. Mykhailo Polishchuck took his match to three sets after falling 6-3, eventually winning the final two sets 6-3. Nikola Radisic continued his impressive play with a dominating pair of 6-0 victories on the fifth court.
David Mengher also had a strong performance for the Lakers, coming away with 6-0 and 6-2 victories on the day.
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In doubles competition, the team of Schultz and
Raul Davalos claimed a victory for the Lakers on the first court by a score of 7-6 with a 9-7 tiebreaker. The team of Cabue and Rekun fell on the second court 6-3 with Mengher and Radisic solidified the Lakers doubles victory by winning their match 6-1.
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The Lakers ultimately defeated the Bonnies 5-2, marking their third consecutive win.
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The Blue and Green will next host the Red Flash from Saint Francis on Friday, March 27 at Westwood Racquet Club. Start time set for 5:00 PM.
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