Ball State University Athletics
Men's Tennis Advances to Semifinals of Boise State Invitational
March 23, 2006 | Men's Tennis
Ball State won four of six singles matches, while doubles competition was not played. Senior Matt Baccarani defeated Central Florida's Sebastian Delgado 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 at the No. 1 singles position, while junior Joe Epkey tallied a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Sinan Sudas at the No. 2 spot. Rounding out the BSU singles' wins was senior Tony Epkey, who was triumphant over Alamgir Wali in a straight set 7-5, 6-1 decision at No. 3 and senior Patrick Thompson, who took down his opponent -- Norman Alcantara - 6-2, 6-3 in the No. 4 hole.
The Cardinals will face 48th-ranked Louisiana, Lafayette at 9:00 a.m. Friday. The other semifinal match pits host Boise State (No. 23) against South Alabama (No. 34) at 1:30 p.m.
Ball State 4, Central Florida 2
Boise Racquet and Swim Club
Boise, Idaho
Singles
Matt Baccarani, Ball State def. Sebastian Delgado, UCF – 4-6, 6-3, 6-0
Joe Epkey, Ball State def. Sinan Sudas, UCF – 6-3, 3-6, 7-5
Tony Epkey, Ball State def. Alamgir Wali, UCF – 7-5, 6-1
Patrick Thompson, Ball State def. Norman Alcantara, UCF – 6-2, 6-3
Tarek Ben Soltare, UCF def. Jarrod Epkey, Ball State – 6-2, 6-3
Brock Sakey, UCF def. Daniel Vidal, Ball State – 7-6, 7-6
Doubles – Did not play
