DeLand, Fla. – Stetson (12-9, 2-5) took on #63 Liberty (13-8, 7-0) who is unbeaten in ASUN play Thursday afternoon and lost 2-5.
 
In doubles play Liberty took the first point. Ervin Haris Eminefendic and Juan Jose Rodriguez Garceran fell on court two 4-6. Lucas Olivier and Marc Saura won on court one 6-3. Liberty sealed the victory in doubles on court three as Alexandre Hillhouse and Sven Thiergard lost 3-6.
 
During singles play, Juan Jose Rodriguez Garceran lost on court four 2-6, 4-6. Marc Saura would fall on court one 1-6, 4-6. Ervin Haris Eminefendic would fall on court two 5-7, 1-6 to make the overall score 4-0 in favor of Liberty.
 
Sven Thirgard would be the final Hatter to fall short in a three-set match 3-6, 6-1, 1-6 before Stetson would pick up a pair of points. Sami Ozzor would score the first point of the day for the Hatters with a three-set victory on court 5 3-6, 6-2, 10-8. Lucas Olivier would pick up the second point winning 6-4, 7-6 on court three. The final match score would be 2-5 Liberty as Stetson would pick up the ASUN loss.
 
"Liberty is a very good team and on top of the ASUN for a reason. We gave them a great fight, but it was not enough and we need to look to learn from the loss. We need to close the gap as we may see them soon in the ASUN Tournament," said Stetson head coach Christophe Noblet. "There were some bright spots as we won on doubles court one, we picked up a couple singles wins as well. We look forward to honoring our seniors Alex and Sven on Saturday and finishing out the season strong at home."

The Hatters will play again Saturday, as they face Queens and honor their seniors prior to the 2:00 p.m. match. 

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