Youngstown State University
Chicago State
Penguins Sweep Season Series From Chicago State
4/7/2024 2:28:00 PM | Men's Tennis
Homewood, Ill. – The Youngstown State men's tennis team picked up a 6-1 win over Chicago State on Sunday morning at the H-F Racquet and Fitness Center.
YSU improves to 8-9 on the season and 2-3 in Horizon League play while Cougars drop to 3-18 and 0-5.
It was the first contest between the two schools in Chicago since 2011.
The Penguins came out strong winning the doubles point. At No. 1, Onder Balci and Nishant Dabas collected a 6-3 win while at No. 3, Asier Pena Ibanez and Nathan Favier picked up a 6-4 win. YSU led 5-2 at No. 2 as well.
In singles, the Cougars picked up a straight set win at No. 1 while YSU won in straight sets at No. 2 and No. 3 and three sets at Nos. 4, 5 and 6.
At No. 2, Dabas picked up a 7-5 and 6-1 victory while at No. 3, Balci had a 6-3, 6-3 triumph. At No. 4, Harry Fouzas dropped his first set 6-4 before winning 6-2 and 6-3. At No. 5, David Alvarez Moreno earned a 6-0, 5-7, 6-4 win. At No. 6, Ibanez rallied for a 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 victory.
The Penguins return home for key matches against Northern Kentucky (April 13) and IUPUI (April 14). The contest against the Jaguars is Senior Day for the Guins.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3
#1 Singles Match
#2 Singles Match
#3 Singles Match
#4 Singles Match
#5 Singles Match
#6 Singles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3,2,5,4,6
