SMU Men’s Tennis Beats Southern Miss 6-1
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 12:00 amFrom SMUMustangs.com:
SMU Men’s Tennis Beats Southern Miss 6-1
DALLAS (SMU) - The SMU men’s tennis team improved to 5-3 Saturday, defeating Conference USA opponent Southern Miss, 6-1. For the Mustangs it was just their second home match in eight outings this season.
Artem Baradach defeated Patricio Alvarado 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the No. 1 slot. Alvarado came into the match ranked No. 11 in the Southern region according to ITA. Pablo Perez-Espanaola improved to a team-best 6-1 this season in singles play, beating Julien Roussel, 6-4, 6-4. In doubles play SMU was able to get the point, winning two of three matches. Darren Walsh and Adham El-Effendi moved to 4-2 as a tandem this year, beating Diego and Oscar Machuca, 8-6.
“It was a great match in tough conditions,†head coach Carl Neufeld said. “Southern Miss is a great team and last year they were in the semifinals of the Conference USA Tournament.â€
The Mustangs are scheduled to return to action on Feb. 28, at 12 p.m., when they welcome in Minnesota.
SMU Men’s Tennis Beats Southern Miss 6-1
DALLAS (SMU) - The SMU men’s tennis team improved to 5-3 Saturday, defeating Conference USA opponent Southern Miss, 6-1. For the Mustangs it was just their second home match in eight outings this season.
Artem Baradach defeated Patricio Alvarado 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the No. 1 slot. Alvarado came into the match ranked No. 11 in the Southern region according to ITA. Pablo Perez-Espanaola improved to a team-best 6-1 this season in singles play, beating Julien Roussel, 6-4, 6-4. In doubles play SMU was able to get the point, winning two of three matches. Darren Walsh and Adham El-Effendi moved to 4-2 as a tandem this year, beating Diego and Oscar Machuca, 8-6.
“It was a great match in tough conditions,†head coach Carl Neufeld said. “Southern Miss is a great team and last year they were in the semifinals of the Conference USA Tournament.â€
The Mustangs are scheduled to return to action on Feb. 28, at 12 p.m., when they welcome in Minnesota.