Harrogate, TN- The Lincoln Memorial Tennis teams travelled to Hickory, North Carolina this past Saturday to compete in their last regular-season conference games against Lenoir-Rhyne.
The men's team came out on top, defeating the bears 6-1
Despite a challenging start in the doubles matches, the Lincoln Memorial University tennis team rallied back with an extraordinary display of skill and determination in the singles competition, ultimately securing a resounding victory against their rivals.
However, undeterred by the setback, Lincoln Memorial's singles players showcased their individual brilliance, turning the tide in their favor.
Leading the charge was Lincoln Memorial's Alexandru Giurea, who delivered a commanding performance in the #1 singles match. With precision and finesse, Giurea outplayed his opponent, securing victory in straight sets with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-4.
Radu Florea continued the momentum in the #2 singles match. Florea dominated the court, claiming victory with a score of 6-4, 6-1, further bolstering Lincoln Memorial's position.
Thom Hermans displayed resolve in the #3 singles match, engaging in a fierce battle against Vadym Rogynskyi. Hermans remained composed and focused, ultimately emerging victorious with a scoreline of 6-2, 3-6, 6-4.
In the remaining singles matches, Lincoln Memorial's William Jonsson, Franco Battaglino, and Sergio Sebastian Aranzeta Bonetadelivered stellar performances, each securing crucial victories against their opponents from the opposing team, contributing to Lincoln Memorial's triumph.
Doubles
#1 Doubles
Harper Mills/Thom Hermans (LMU) lost to R. Plane/V. Rogynskyi (LRU) 5-7
#2 Doubles
Alexandru Giurea/Sergio Boneta Aranzeta (LMU) lost to Z. Cox/M. Selde (LRU) 6-4, (4-7)
#3 Doubles
Mathias Roy/Nic Goslar (LMU) lost to C. Donley/N. Dux (LRU) 1-6
Singles
#1 Singles
Alexandru Giurea (LMU) over N. Dux (LRU) 6-4, 6-4
#2 Singles
Radu Florea (LMU) over Z. Cox (LRU) 6-4, 6-1
#3 Singles
Thom Hermans (LMU) over V. Rogynskyi (LRU) 6-2, 3-6, 6-4
#4 Singles
William Jonsson (LMU) over R. Plane (LRU) 3-6, 7-5, [10-7]
#5 Singles
Franco Battaglino (LMU) over R. Champaud (LRU) 5-7, 6-3, 6-3
#6 Singles
Sergio Sebastian Aranzeta Boneta (LMU) over J. Hemmings (LRU) 4-6, 6-3, [10-4]
