Youngstown State University
Chicago State
Penguins Stay Unbeaten in League Play Defeating Chicago State
4/2/2023 5:06:00 PM | Men's Tennis
Chicago, Ill. – The Youngstown State men's tennis team remained undefeated in Horizon League action following a 4-3 win at Chicago State on Sunday afternoon.
With the win, YSU improves to 9-8 overall and 3-0 in league play while CSU drops to 2-16 on the season and 0-4 in the HL.
The Guins won an important doubles point to take an early 1-0 lead in the contest. At No. 1, Nathan Favier and Clement Mainguy won 6-1. In action at No. 2, Will Everett and David Alvarez Moreno claimed a 6-3 victory and at No. 3, Harry Fouzas and Laurentiu Mandocescu claimed a 6-1 triumph.
In singles, YSU picked up wins at No. 1, No. 5 and No. 6 singles. Of the six singles contests, four went three sets.
At No. 1, Laurentiu Mandocescu fought back to claim a 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 victory. At No. 6, Moreno cruised to a 6-0, 6-1 victory. At No. 5 singles, Javi Gonazlez Pla dropped his first set 7-5 before rallying to take the next two sets, 6-4, 6-3.
Chicago State won three-set matches at No. 2 and No. 3 singles and won in straight sets at No. 4 singles.
The Penguins return to action on Thursday when they travel to Cleveland State. YSU will also host the Cougars on Friday at the YSU Indoor Tennis Center.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
3,1,2
#1 Singles Match
#2 Singles Match
#3 Singles Match
#4 Singles Match
#5 Singles Match
#6 Singles Match
Order of Finish:
6,4,1,2,3,5
