Kramer, Garcia, Albuquerque Spearhead Men's Tennis Victory Over Alcorn State

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NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans men's tennis team (3-0) relied on the trio of Gonzalo Garcia, Nicolas Kramer, and Luis Albuquerque to help guide the Privateers to a 5-2 victory over the Alcorn State Braves (0-4) on Saturday at the University Tennis Center.
 
Kramer, Albuquerque, and Garcia all moved their singles marks to 3-0. Albuquerque was the first off the court after a 6-0, 6-0 win at #6 singles, his second such victory on the year. Kramer provided what turned out to be the match clinching point for the Privateers, putting together a 6-3, 6-3 win at #3 singles.
 
Garcia was in control early against his opponent, Killian Salgado at #4 singles. Garcia sealed the game that moved him ahead 5-1 in the first set by ripping a winner. Garcia conceded the next two games before eventually finishing off the opening set. In the second set, Garcia swept past Salgado to finish off the match.
 
"Nick's a good, solid player. He has a good game style for the hard courts and he's a workhorse," said Coach Burzis Kanga. "This was a tough Alcorn State team and we jumped out on top. Luis played really well and Gonzalo also got off the court so we got those first four points."
 
The Privateers had a quick outing in doubles from Garcia and Kramer who won 6-0 at the #3 spot. The first point of the day was sealed when Albuquerque and Jeffrey Hsu pushed to a 6-4 win past the Braves' top tandem of Nikita Kostikov and Nischay Rawall.
 
Alcorn State earned their two points at the top two spots in singles. Kostikov won a marathon third set tiebreaker at #1 singles. Vasudev Vijayaraman also posted a victory at #2 singles, winning the match in straight sets which included a second set tiebreak.
 
The Privateers will next face Troy on Feb. 26 at home with a 2:30 p.m. scheduled start.
 
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