DeLAND, Fla. — The Stetson Hatters tennis team defeated Morgan State University tennis team 5-2 on Wednesday at the Mandy Stoll Tennis Center, extending their streak to five straight wins. Stetson secured a sweep in doubles play and captured four of the six singles matches to clinch the victory.

Stetson secured the doubles point decisively, sweeping all three doubles matches against Morgan State. At No. 2 doubles, Christian Kuehne and Santia Padilla Cote delivered a swift 6-1 victory over Roman Filima and Rhajzon Rankins to set the tone for the match. The pairing of Kartik Mandla and Alexandre Verlaguet followed with a 6-2 win at No. 1 doubles against Majdi Ben Abdelwahed and Yessine Kerouat, while Xavier Sarda Marti and James Lorenzetti completed the sweep at No. 3 doubles with a 6-2 victory over Abdulraheem Isa and Ilya Maltsev.

In singles play, Alexandre Verlaguet opened with a win at No. 1 singles, defeating Rhajzon Rankins 6-2, 6-3. Santia Padilla Cote added another point for the Hatters with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Yessine Kerouat at No. 5 singles. The Bears' Roman Filima handed the Hatters a singles loss at No. 3 singles, overcoming Mate Stanisavljevic 6-1, 6-4 in a commanding performance.

James Lorenzetti kept the momentum in the Hatters' favor with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Mohamed Rid Ghettas at No. 4 singles. Christian Kuehne clinched the match for the Hatters at No. 2 singles, defeating Ilya Maltsev 6-3, 6-1. The final singles match at No. 6 saw a close contest, with the Bears' Abdulraheem Isa narrowly defeating Ofek Sivan 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the only three-setter of the day.

DOUBLES  
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Kartik Mandla/Alexandre Verlaguet (STET) def. Majdi Ben Abdelwahed/Yessine Kerouat (MSU) 6-2  
Christian Kuehne/Santia Padilla Cote (STET) def. Roman Filima/Rhajzon Rankins (MSU) 6-1  
Xavier Sarda Marti/James Lorenzetti (STET) def. Abdulraheem Isa/Ilya Maltsev (MSU) 6-2  

SINGLES
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Alexandre Verlaguet (STET) def. Rhajzon Rankins (MSU) 6-2, 6-3  
Christian Kuehne (STET) def. Ilya Maltsev (MSU) 6-3, 6-1  
Roman Filima (MSU) def. Mate Stanisavljevic (STET) 6-1, 6-4  
James Lorenzetti (STET) def. Mohamed Rid Ghettas (MSU) 6-4, 6-1  
Santia Padilla Cote (STET) def. Yessine Kerouat (MSU) 6-2, 6-2  
Ofek Sivan (STET) def. Abdulraheem Isa (MSU) 6-1, 4-6, 6-7  

WORDS FROM COACH
"It was nice to get another victory in front of our home crowd," said Coach John Shade. "We look forward to improving and getting ready for our next match."

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