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Penguins Drop First Conference Match at Green Bay

Green Bay, Wis. - The Youngstown State men's tennis team put forth a strong effort but lost 6-1 to Green Bay on Sunday morning at the Western Racquet & Fitness Club.

The Penguins (7-11 overall and 3-1 in the Horizon League) won the doubles point against the Phoenix before losing all six singles matches. With the win, Green Bay (15-7, 5-0) earned at least a share of the Horizon League regular-season title.

YSU won two of three singles matches to claim the first point of the match. At No. 2, Remi Chancerel and Victor Pereira won 6-3 while at No. 3, Hugo Morth and Bassem El Makawi picked up a 6-3 win as well. The Phoenix won at No. 1 doubles.

In singles, Green Bay won in straight sets at No. 2 through No. 6. Chancerel had a tough match with No. 125 Michael Tenzer in the top spot. Chancerel won the first set 7-6, but lost 6-4 in the second. In the third, Tenzer pulled out a 10-8 win to claim the match.

The Penguins return to action on Saturday when they play host to UIC. First serve at the Boardman Tennis Center is set for 5 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Remi Chancerel

Remi Chancerel

Freshman
Hugo Morth

Hugo Morth

Junior
Victor Pereira

Victor Pereira

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Remi Chancerel

Remi Chancerel

Freshman
Hugo Morth

Hugo Morth

Junior
Victor Pereira

Victor Pereira

Freshman