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Josh Laka
2
Furman FUR (4-6)
5
Winner Stetson STET (2-3)
Furman FUR
(4-6)
2
Final
5
Stetson STET
(2-3)
Winner

Match Recap: Men's Tennis | | Athletic Communications

Singles Play Leads Hatters Past Furman

DeLAND--Stetson men's tennis got back on track Friday with a 5-2 defeat of Furman at Mandy Stoll Tennis Center.
 
The Hatters (2-3) hadn't tasted victory since Feb. 26 against Mercer. But on Friday, Stetson was able to overcome a slow start in doubles and turned in a dominant performance in singles play.
 
Furman (4-6) won two of three doubles matches to capture the first point. Only Antoine Sanchez & Diogo Marques gained a victory for the Hatters in doubles, winning 6-3 on Court 1.
 
Down 1-0, the Hatters battled back. Sanchez was the first Hatter winner, taking a 6-3, 6-1 decision on Court 1. Sven Thiergard gave Stetson a 2-1 lead in the team scoring with a 6-1, 6-2 win on Court 3.
 
Josh Laka gave Stetson a 3-1 lead with a 6-1, 6-3 win on Court 6., and Fabian Penzkofer sealed the victory with a 6-4, 6-3 triumph on Court 4.
 
Diogo Marques closed out the day for Stetson with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory on Court 2.
 
The Hatters return to action when they host Georgia State 2 p.m., Sunday.

Stetson 5, Furman 2
03/12/21 at DeLand, Fla. (Mandy Stoll Tennis Center)
 
Singles competition
1. Sanchez, Antoine (STET) def. Ivan Mitric (FUR) 6-3, 6-1
2. Marques, Diogo (STET) def. Jake Bhangdia (FUR) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
3. Thiergard, Sven (STET) def. Henrik Atlevi (FUR) 6-1, 6-2
4. Penzkofer, Fabian (STET) def. Drew Singerman (FUR) 6-4, 6-3
5. Emil Westling (FUR) def. Gennes, Tim (STET) 6-3, 6-2
6. Laka, Josh (STET) def. James Roelofse (FUR) 6-1, 6-3
 
Doubles competition
1. Sanchez, Antoine/Marques, Diogo (STET) def. Jake Bhangdia/Henrik Atlevi (FUR) 6-3
2. Ivan Mitric/James Roelofse (FUR) def. Thiergard, Sven/Penzkofer, Fabian (STET) 6-1
3. Emil Westling/Drew Singerman (FUR) def. Bergevi, Linus/Laka, Josh (STET) 7-5
 
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2,3); Singles (1,3,6,5,4,2)
T-2:51 A-35
 
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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