Ball State University
Sacramento State
Men's Tennis Falls To Sacramento State, 6-1
March 28, 2009 | Men's Tennis
BOISE, Idaho - The Ball State University men's tennis team fell to Sacramento State 6-1 Saturday afternoon at the Boise State Invitational. With the loss the Cardinals drop to 9-8 on the season while Sacramento State improves to 11-5.
Ball State started out losing the doubles point dropping two of its three matches. The twosome of sophomore Eduardo Pavia and senior Jorge Rodriguez remained perfect at the invitational in doubles play after their 8-0 defeat over Anton Stryhas and Kiryl Harbatsiuk.
In singles action the lone Cardinal to come up with a victory was freshman Cliff Morris who earned a 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) victory over Sacramento State's Holen Ching at No. 3.
The Ball State University men's tennis team continues its competition on the road when it faces Mid-American Conference opponent Buffalo Friday at 5 pm in Buffalo, NY.
Sacramento State University 6, Ball State University 1
Singles competition
1. Kiryl Harbatsiuk (SAC) def. Eduardo Pavia (BALL) 7-5, 6-1
2. Jason Smith (SAC) def. Jose Perdomo (BALL) 6-2, 6-2
3. Cliff Morrison (BALL) def. Holden Ching (SAC) 6-3, 7-6 (7-3)
4. Marko Starcevic (SAC) def. Andres Monroy (BALL) 4-6, 7-5, 10-7
5. Artur Klimenka (SAC) def. Jorge Rodriguez (BALL) 6-4, 6-2
6. Jimmy Roberts (SAC) def. Derek Carpenter (BALL) 6-4, 7-5
Doubles competition
1. Eduardo Pavia/Jorge Rodriguez (BALL) def. Anton Stryhas/Kiryl
Harbatsiuk (SAC) 8-0
2. Holden Ching/Marko Starcevic (SAC) def. Jose Perdomo/Derek Carpenter
(BALL) 8-3
3. Artur Klimenka/Jason Smith (SAC) def. Andres Monroy/Zane Smith
(BALL) 8-3
Match Notes:
Ball State University 9-8
Sacramento State University 11-5
T-3:00
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
#1 Singles Match
#2 Singles Match
#3 Singles Match
#4 Singles Match
#5 Singles Match
#6 Singles Match
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