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Trojans Earn First SAC Win, 5-2

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ANDERSON, S.C. – The Anderson men's tennis team (5-4, 1-3 SAC) notched a 5-2 win over the visiting UVA Wise Cavaliers (11-3, 1-3 SAC) on Saturday afternoon at the AU Tennis Complex. AU rode momentum from doubles play into four singles victories and a comfortable win.

The Trojans began play with their best doubles performance of the spring. Joao Mendes and Sky Thavornchaisophon were first off court after a 6-3 win at the top spot. No. 2 and No. 3 doubles followed suit, each winning by 6-4 scores to secure a doubles sweep and a 1-0 Trojan advantage.

Mendes continued his strong play onto the singles court. The Curitiba, Brazil native made quick work of his opponent at No. 2, winning 6-2, 6-3. Junior Mathis Collignon was not far behind at the No. 4 spot. His 6-3, 6-3 decisive victory gave AU a 3-0 lead.

With AU just one point from a team victory, junior Patrick Cronin closed out a 7-5, 7-5 win at No. 6, after erasing a 5-2 first set deficit. The win clinched the dual match for the Black and Gold.

Upon the match being decided, UVA Wise emerged victorious at the No. 1 and No. 3 positions. Trojan sophomore Hampton Goldman's match was last on court, and would be decided in a third set super tiebreaker. The Greenwood, S.C. native took the tiebreak by a 10-4 score, concluding the match.

COACH'S CORNER

"It was a great win for the guys," said AU Head Coach Joey Eskridge. "Our first conference win of the season, against a tough UVA Wise team. We got all three doubles [matches], which was great. We've been working on that. We had to retire at one spot [in singles] because our guy cramped. I feel like we would've won that match if he was healthy, but [his opponent] was a great player. It was a great team effort from the team and good support from their teammates. We're looking forward to going to Tusculum tomorrow!"

UP NEXT

The Trojans have a quick turnaround, traveling to Greeneville, Tennessee to take on 50th-ranked Tusculum on Sunday, March 17th at 2:00 p.m.

 

Anderson 5, UVA Wise 2

Singles results:

1. Yi-Hsuan Chen (UVAW) def. Vicent Mico (AU) 5-7, 7-5, ret. (inj.)

2. Joao Mendes (AU) def. Daniel Gonzalez Garza (UVAW) 6-2, 6-3

3. Miguel De Rueda (UVAW) def. Sky Thavornchaisophon (AU) 6-2, 6-3

4. Mathis Collignon (AU) def. Vanja Vojinovic (UVAW) 6-3, 6-3 

5. Hampton Goldman (AU) def. Hsin-Nuo Hsieh (UVAW) 6-0, 1-6, 1-0(4)

6. Patrick Cronin (AU) def. Pierre Djaroueh (UVAW) 7-5, 7-5

Order of Finish: 2, 4, 6, 1, 3, 5

 

Doubles results:

1.  Joao Mendes/Sky Thavornchaisophon (AU) def. Yi-Hsuan Chen/Hsin-Nuo Hsieh (UVAW) 6-3

2. Patrick Cronin/Vicent Mico (AU) def. Daniel Gonzalez Garza/Pierre Djaroueh (UVAW) 6-4

3. Mathis Collignon/Hampton Goldman (AU) def. Gustavo Marangoni/Diego Pedrero (UVAW) 6-4

Order of Finish: 1, 3, 2

 

Match Notes:

Anderson 5-4, 1-3 SAC

UVA Wise 11-3, 1-3 SAC

T - 3:55

Att: 80

 

 

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Players Mentioned

Patrick Cronin

Patrick Cronin

6' 2"
Junior
Mathis Collignon

Mathis Collignon

6' 3"
Freshman
Sky Thavornchaisophon

Sky Thavornchaisophon

5' 10"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Patrick Cronin

Patrick Cronin

6' 2"
Junior
Mathis Collignon

Mathis Collignon

6' 3"
Freshman
Sky Thavornchaisophon

Sky Thavornchaisophon

5' 10"
Freshman
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