DeLAND, Fla. — Stetson University improved to 3-1 on the season with a 4-1 victory over Georgia State (2-2) on Sunday afternoon at the Mandy Stoll Tennis Center. The win marked just the second all-time triumph for the Hatters over the Panthers and was sealed behind a strong showing in both doubles and singles play.
Stetson jumped out to an early advantage by claiming the doubles point with wins on courts one and two. Xavier Sarda Marti and James Lorenzetti set the tone with a 6-3 victory at No. 2 doubles over Cem Atlamis and Aryan Jit Singh. Although Christian Kuehne and Mate Stanisavljevic were trailing 5-4 at No. 3 doubles when play was halted, Kartik Mandla and Alexandre Verlaguet clinched the point with a decisive 6-2 win against Arthur Attrill and Gabriele Datei at the top spot.
The Hatters carried that momentum into singles competition. Mihnea Maftei was first off the court, earning a convincing 6-1, 6-3 win over Gustav Andersson at No. 6 singles to extend Stetson's lead. Verlaguet followed with a composed 6-3, 6-3 victory against Datei at No. 1 singles, putting the Hatters one point away from the match.
Kuehne delivered the clincher at No. 2 singles, defeating Atlamis 6-2, 7-5 to secure the dual match. Georgia State answered with a point at No. 4 singles, where Attrill topped Stanisavljevic 6-4, 6-3.
Play was stopped on the remaining courts with matches unfinished. Sarda Marti and Sota Minami were locked in a tight battle at No. 3 singles, splitting the first two sets, while Lorenzetti and Jit Singh were even at 3-3 in the third set at No. 5 singles when action concluded.
Doubles
Kartik Mandla/Alexandre Verlaguet (STET) def. Arthur Attrill/Gabriele Datei (GSU) 6-2
Xavier Sarda Marti/James Lorenzetti (STET) def. Cem Atlamis/Aryan Jit Singh (GSU) 6-3
Gustav Andersson/Sota Minami (GSU) vs. Christian Kuehne/Mate Stanisavljevic (STET) 5-4 (unfinished)
Singles
Alexandre Verlaguet (STET) def. Gabriele Datei (GSU) 6-3, 6-3
Christian Kuehne (STET) def. Cem Atlamis (GSU) 6-2, 7-5
Xavier Sarda Marti (STET) vs. Sota Minami (GSU) 6-4, 4-6 (unfinished)
Arthur Attrill (GSU) def. Mate Stanisavljevic (STET) 6-4, 6-3
Aryan Jit Singh (GSU) vs. James Lorenzetti (STET) 6-3, 4-6, 3-3 (unfinished)
Mihnea Maftei (STET) def. Gustav Andersson (GSU) 6-1, 6-3
Quote From Coach
"Today was a good bounce back victory. Our energy and consistency were much better," said Coach Shade. "I'm proud of how our guys responded overall."
Up Next
The Hatters will once again hit the road as they head to Coral Gables for a date with the Hurricanes. The match is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, at Neil Schiff Tennis Center, starting at 10:00 AM. Stetson will then face the Kennesaw State Owls the following day at 11:00 AM.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters
