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Tech Tennis competed in Florida last week
HOUGHTON, Mich. – The Michigan Tech men's and women's tennis teams went on their annual spring break last week. The Huskies competed against five different opponents on the trip. The men's team earned a 4-3 victory over NCAA Division I St. Bonaventure on February 27. Tech took the doubles point with a 7-6 win by Leon Sell and Jack Lin and a 6-1 victory by Nikolai Prosjanykov and Vitor Jordao.
Huskies close spring season with loss to #19 Ferris State
HOUGHTON, Mich. – Michigan Tech men's tennis ended their season Saturday with a loss to No. 19 Ferris State at Gates Tennis Center 7-0. The Huskies finished winless in duels this spring, but showed signs of overall improvement from last season with 15 individual victories in singles and 10 in doubles (MTU prevailed in 11 singles and five doubles matches in 2021-22). Vitor Jordao and Jan Koupil went the distance at No. 1 singles Saturday.
Prosjanykov shines but Huskies lose 6-1 to Lakers
HOUGHTON, Mich. – The Huskies showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately succumbed 6-1 to No. 39 ranked Grand Valley State in men's tennis Thursday afternoon at Gates Tennis Center. Michigan Tech (0-13, 0-5) has one more chance to get in the win column this season Saturday when they host No. 19 Ferris State at 2 p.m. The Huskies came within a single point of winning the team doubles point when the final match came down to No. 1.
#14 Warriors handle Huskies 7-0
HOUGHTON, Mich. – Michigan Tech men's tennis fell 7-0 to No. 14 Wayne State Saturday at Gates Tennis Center. Last year's National Division II runner-up Warriors took 23 minutes to seize the team doubles point before handling the short-handed Huskies in singles. Senior Vitor Jordao (Recife, Brazil) played well at No. 1 singles for Tech, but was unable to absorb the big left-handed serve and baseline power of [#24] Cedric Drenth, falling 6-3, 6-0.
Purdue Northwest passes Michigan Tech 5-2
HAMMOND, Ind. - Vitor Jordao came from a set down to win at No. 1 singles, but recent struggles for Michigan Tech men's tennis continued with a 5-2 loss at Purdue Northwest Saturday at Park Forest Tennis Club. The Huskies lost a pair of three-setters in singles and fell to 0-3 in GLIAC play (0-11 overall). Despite the loss, sophomore Adam Fenjiro found success at No. 4 singles with a convincing win over Luis Alvear 7-5, 6-2, his first singles victory of the spring.
Huskies suffer Davenport defeat Original
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Michigan Tech dropped their second straight match by a 4-3 score Friday against Davenport University at Grand Rapids Racquet and Fitness Club. The Huskies (0-10, 0-2) continued a recent stretch of strong doubles play to lead 1-0, but suffered four losses in singles to remain winless on the season. Despite the team loss, Vitor Jordao picked up his first win of the spring at No. 1 singles in straight sets 6-3, 6-1 over Subash Paramasivam.
Huskies suffer defeat to #28 Fighting Knights
Orlando, Fla. - Michigan Tech men's tennis suffered their eighth straight defeat 4-0 to No. 28 ranked Lynn University Friday afternoon at USTA National Campus. The Huskies concluded their spring break trip to Florida and return to Houghton next Friday to host Lake Superiors State. "Lynn is a tough Nationally ranked team and our team was a little bit outmatched today," said head coach Kristin D'Agostini-Yep.
Huskies topped by Hilltoppers
ALMONTE SPRING, Fla. - West Liberty snuck past Michigan Tech 4-3 in men's tennis Thursday at Sanlando Park. The Huskies started with the team doubles point, but lost four singles matches, including the clincher at No. 6 in the last match to finish. The Hilltoppers improved to 5-1. "We really should have won the match today," said head coach Kristin D'Agostini-Yep. "Our team didn't bring the A-game.
Mocs shutout Huskies 7-0 in Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. - Michigan Tech men's tennis fell 7-0 at Florida Southern Tuesday afternoon at Wynee Warden Tennis Center. The Huskies dropped to 0-6 in non-conference matches this spring. Florida Southern (7-3) won their fourth straight and is receiving ITA national rankings poll points. "This team is resilient and I was proud of how we came out and fought hard to the end against a very challenging opponent," said head coach Kristin D'Agostini-Yep.
Tech falls to Augustana in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. - Leon Sell and Eli Pinnoo collected wins in singles but the Huskies fell 4-2 to Augustana (S.D.) Monday afternoon in non-conference men's tennis at USTA National Campus. Vitor Jordao also made his return to the lineup and won 6-3 at No. 2 doubles with Nikolai Prosjanykov. The Huskies fell to 0-5 while the Vikings improved to 4-4. "Matches were tight today for both teams," said head coach Kristin D'Agostini-Yep.
Chargers handle Huskies 7-0
HILLSDALE, Mich. - Michigan Tech men's tennis fell 7-0 Sunday afternoon to Hillsdale College at Margot V. Biermann Tennis Center. The Chargers swept doubles and continued with straight set victories in singles to pick up their third straight win. The Huskies fell to 0-4 to begin the spring. MTU continues non-conference play at Maryville on February 24 at 2 p.m. "Hillsdale played better than us mentally today," said head coach Kristin D'Agostini-Yep.
Huskies fall to Findlay 6-1
FINDLAY, Ohio - Michigan Tech fell to University of Findlay 6-1 in men's tennis Saturday afternoon at Findlay YMCA East. The Oilers gained an early lead with the team doubles point but, then took five of six singles matches. Michigan Tech fell to 0-3 while the Oilers improved to 1-4. "We struggled a bit with the slower courts today," said head coach Kristin D'Agostini-Yep.
Flyers pass Huskies 4-2
LOCKPORT, Ill. - The Huskies won a pair of singles matches, but succumbed to Lewis University 4-2 at Challenge Fitness Saturday in non-conference men's tennis. The Flyers took the team doubles point, despite a 7-5 tiebreak win at No. 1 by the duo of Eli Pinnoo and Leon Sell. In singles, Adam Fenjiro prevailed in three sets at No. 3 over Tatenda Mutetwa 6-4, 3-6, 7-5. Pinnoo also defeated Zack Mutuszak 7-5, 6-4.
PREVIEW: Tech Tennis Takes on Tiffin Wednesday
(VIDEO) Michigan Tech Tennis Season Preview 2022-23 HOUGHTON, Mich. – Both of Michigan Tech's tennis teams serve up their first ball Wednesday at Gates Tennis Center in Houghton. The women host Tiffin at 10 a.m. followed by the men at 2 p.m. Matches are free to attend. The Huskies played two September events, including the ITA Midwest Regional Tournament, hosted by Grand Valley State, and the Ashland University Doubles Invitational. Wednesday represents their season-opening duel.
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