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Men's Tennis Athletic Communications

Hatters Downed at UCF

Box Score Stetson men's tennis dropped a 5-2 decision to UCF, Wednesday at the USTA National Campus in Orlando.
 
The Hatters (5-2) were swept in doubles play, giving UCF (4-2) a 1-0 lead on the scoreboard. Four of the six singles matches went three sets but in the end the Hatters came up short.

"UCF is a good team, that will end up in the top 40-50 at the end of the year," Stetson head coach Christophe Noblet said. "We did a great job creating opportunities for ourselves throughout the match, in both doubles and singles. Most of those matches came down to a few points here and there, and we have to continue to embrace those tight situations. The difference between being in a position to win a match and closing it off is small, but crucial. We must continue to learn from every match, and apply those lessons onto the next one."

Malik Bhatnagar earned a straight set victory at No. 1, winning 6-4, 6-4. Loic Blanco won a three-set match for the Hatters at No. 2, taking a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 decision.
 
But UCF was able to grind out three three-set victories in singles play to get the team win.  
 
The Hatters next face Troy, Noon, Saturday, in Tallahassee, Fla.
 
Stetson vs UCF
Feb 21, 2018 at Orlando, Fla. (USTA National Campus)
 
UCF 5, Stetson 2
 
Singles competition
1. Malik Bhatnagar (STET) def. Korey Lovett (UCF-M) 6-4, 6-4
2. Loic Blanco (STET) def. Gabriel DeCamps (UCF-M) 6-3, 1-6, 6-4
3. #80 Alan Rubio (UCF-M) def. Angus Bradshaw (STET) 6-1, 3-6, 6-3
4. Mikhail Sokolovskiy (UCF-M) def. Antoine Sanchez (STET) 6-4, 6-3
5. Danny Kerznerman (UCF-M) def. Linus Bergevi (STET) 4-6, 6-1, 6-1
6. Enrique Paya (UCF-M) def. William Shkrob (STET) 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7-2)
 
Doubles competition
1. #23 Korey Lovett/Eero Vasa (UCF-M) def. Malik Bhatnagar/Loic Blanco (STET) 7-6 (7-2)
2. Alan Rubio/Mikhail Sokolovskiy (UCF-M) def. Angus Bradshaw/Antoine Sanchez (STET) 6-1
3. Danny Kerznerman/Gabriel DeCamps (UCF-M) def. William Shkrob/Linus Bergevi (STET) 7-5
 
Order of finish: Doubles (2,3,1); Singles (4,1,3,2,5,6)
 
About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program has a vision of developing a culture of champions athletically, academically and within the community. This vision is accomplished through a mission of recruiting and developing student-athletes, coaches and staff, creating a culture of champions, within and outside of competition. The department operates with five core values: Championship Culture, Integrity, Excellence, Pride/Tradition and Leadership. To learn more about the Vision, Mission and Core Values for Stetson Athletics, visit GoHatters.com and click on Mission Statement under the Inside Athletics tab.
 
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Players Mentioned

Loic Blanco

Loic Blanco

6' 3"
Senior
Angus Bradshaw

Angus Bradshaw

6' 0"
Sophomore
William Shkrob

William Shkrob

6' 0"
Sophomore
Malik Bhatnagar

Malik Bhatnagar

6' 1"
Freshman
Linus Bergevi

Linus Bergevi

6' 2"
Freshman
Antoine Sanchez

Antoine Sanchez

5' 9"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Loic Blanco

Loic Blanco

6' 3"
Senior
Angus Bradshaw

Angus Bradshaw

6' 0"
Sophomore
William Shkrob

William Shkrob

6' 0"
Sophomore
Malik Bhatnagar

Malik Bhatnagar

6' 1"
Freshman
Linus Bergevi

Linus Bergevi

6' 2"
Freshman
Antoine Sanchez

Antoine Sanchez

5' 9"
Freshman