SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The New Orleans Privateers men's tennis team (3-2) asserted command early and never relented in a 6-1 victory over the St. Mary's (TX) Rattlers on Saturday afternoon.
The Privateers came back from falling in the doubles point to win all six singles matches. Five of them came in straight sets.
SINGLES DOMINANCE
Marcel Volz got things started with a 6-1, 6-3 victory at flight three that got the Privateers on the board. He was followed by
Austin Vos who won his second consecutive match at flight one with a 6-3, 6-3 decision.
The line kept moving with
Misha Fomenkov who won his match also in straight sets. Klein won the first set by a double break and took the second 6-4 to move the Privateers within range of a win.
That victory was achieved by
Mihajlo Drobnjakovic who appeared in his first singles match of the season. Drobnjakovic pulled a 6-4, 6-3 win to seal the deal for the Privateers.
Luke Joujan rallied back from a set down to keep his undefeated string going in singles with a 5-7, 6-0, 6-1 victory.
Max Heinzel finished off the singles run with a 6-4, 7-6 victory for the Privateers.
The Rattlers took the first point with wins at flight three to start off and flight two which clinched the opening point of the day.
FROM COACH KANGA
"This was a tough team we played. The guys played with a tough resolve. The beauty of this team is their chemistry and determination. They also fight for every point and they do a great job of lifting each other up."
NEXT UP
The Privateers will host North Dakota on Friday, Mar. 19 and Alcorn State on Mar. 20.
