Depth Leads Hatters Past Lipscomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The bottom of Stetson's lineup flexed its muscles on Thursday as the Hatters earned a 4-2 win over Lipscomb in Atlantic Sun Conference play at Huston Marsh Griffith Tennis Center.

Because of the threat of inclement weather, the Hatters (11-4 overall, 1-1 ASUN) and Bisons (5-9, 1-2) played the singles matches first. Doubles play wasn't necessary as the Hatters earned enough singles wins to get the team victory.

Stetson head coach Christophe Noblet was thrilled with his team's play.

"We have relied heavily on the top of our line up so far this season, and it was good to see our bottom guys getting the job done today," he said. "Since we are so young at the bottom, it is a big win for those guys, as it will give them some confidence and experience moving forward. I am also pleased with the way we adjusted to the conditions and format, since we started with singles first. "

Stetson's top players – Loic Blanco and Graham Ball – each suffered straight set losses, setting the stage for the bottom of the lineup.

Angus Bradshaw (6-4, 6-3) and William Shkrob (7-6 (4-0), 6-4) won in straight sets at Nos. 3 and 4. Coilin MacNamara (6-4, 4-6, 6-2) and Colter DeCoste (7-6, 3-6, 6-2) each won in three sets at Nos. 5 and 6 to help give Stetson the win.

The Hatters continue their ASUN road trip when they visit Kennesaw State on Saturday.

Results
Mar 30, 2017 at Nashville, Tenn. (Huston Marsh Griffith Tennis Center)
Stetson 4, Lipscomb 2

Singles
1. Rob Mitchell (LIP) def. Loic Blanco (STET-M) 7-5, 6-2
2. Alejandro Manzanares (LIP) def. Graham Ball (STET-M) 6-3, 6-1
3. Angus Bradshaw (STET-M) def. Victor Chaw (LIP) 6-4, 6-3
4. William Shkrob (STET-M) def. Daniel Cardenas (LIP) 7-6 (4-0), 6-4
5. Coilin MacNamara (STET-M) def. Jorge Ortegon (LIP) 6-4, 4-6, 6-2
6. Colter Decoste (STET-M) def. Thais Minet (LIP) 7-6, 3-6, 6-2

Doubles
1. Alejandro Manzanares/Victor Chaw (LIP) vs. Loic Blanco/Colter Decoste (STET) DNP
2. Rob Mitchell/Thais Minet (LIP) vs. Angus Bradshaw/William Shkrob (STET) DNP
3. Daniel Cardenas/Jorge Ortegon (LIP) vs. John Horoz Garner/Coilin Macnamara (STET) DNP

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Players Mentioned

Graham Ball: 6' 0"; Senior

Loic Blanco: 6' 3"; Junior

Angus Bradshaw: 6' 0"; Freshman

Colter DeCoste: 6' 7"; Freshman

John Horoz Garner: 5' 10"; Freshman

Coilin MacNamara: 5' 10"; Sophomore

William Shkrob: 6' 0"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Graham Ball
: 6' 0"; Senior

Loic Blanco
: 6' 3"; Junior

Angus Bradshaw
: 6' 0"; Freshman

Colter DeCoste
: 6' 7"; Freshman

John Horoz Garner
: 5' 10"; Freshman

Coilin MacNamara
: 5' 10"; Sophomore

William Shkrob
: 6' 0"; Freshman

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Depth Leads Hatters Past Lipscomb

Players Mentioned

Graham Ball

Loic Blanco

Angus Bradshaw

Colter DeCoste

John Horoz Garner

Coilin MacNamara

William Shkrob

Players Mentioned

Graham Ball

Loic Blanco

Angus Bradshaw

Colter DeCoste

John Horoz Garner

Coilin MacNamara

William Shkrob