CONWAY, S.C. — Stetson (5-4) defeated Coastal Carolina (7-4) 4-3 on Wednesday at the Stevens Tennis Complex. Stetson secured the victory by winning the doubles point and taking singles matches at the No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 positions. This victory maintains Stetson's perfect record against Coastal Carolina, bringing their all-time record to 3-0.

Stetson secured the doubles point with victories at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles. Kartik Mandla and Alexandre Verlaguet delivered a 6-2 win on court one against Jack Dixon and Eric Tripathi, while Christian Kuehne and Marc Saura clinched the point with a 6-3 result over Iannis Fernandes and Christopher Norlin at No. 2 doubles. The Chanticleers picked up a win at No. 3 doubles as Rivers Cahill and Juan Cruz Collardin defeated Xavier Sarda Marti and James Lorrenzetti 6-3.

In singles, Coastal Carolina evened the match with wins at No. 4 and No. 5 singles. Tripathi defeated Saura 6-1, 6-3 at No. 4 singles, and Enzo Garutti followed with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Lorrenzetti on court five. Mihnea Maftei fell to Curzio Manucci 6-4, 6-4 at No. 6 singles, giving the Chanticleers a lead.

The Hatters responded with a straight-set victory from Sarda Marti, who won 6-4, 6-4 over Collardin at No. 3 singles. Verlaguet turned the match around with a three-set win at No. 2 singles, defeating Dixon 3-6, 6-1, 6-3. Kuehne then secured the dual match for the Hatters with a come-from-behind victory over Norlin at No. 1 singles, finishing 1-6, 7-5, 6-4.

Doubles  
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Kartik Mandla/Alexandre Verlaguet (STET) def. Jack Dixon/Eric Tripathi (CCU) 6-2 
Christian Kuehne/Marc Saura (STET) def. Iannis Fernandes/Christopher Norlin (CCU) 6-3 
Xavier Sarda Marti/James Lorrenzetti (STET) vs. Rivers Cahill/Juan Cruz Collardin (CCU) 3-6 (unfinished)  

Singles  
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Christian Kuehne (STET) def. Christopher Norlin (CCU) 1-6, 7-5, 6-4  
Alexandre Verlaguet (STET) def. Jack Dixon (CCU) 3-6, 6-1, 6-3  
Xavier Sarda Marti (STET) def. Juan Cruz Collardin (CCU) 6-4, 6-4  
Eric Tripathi (CCU) def. Marc Saura (STET) 6-1, 6-3  
Enzo Garutti (CCU) def. James Lorrenzetti (STET) 7-5, 6-4  
Curzio Manucci (CCU) def. Mihnea Maftei (STET) 6-4, 6-4  

WORDS FROM COACH
"Today was a gutsy win in a challenging environment. We came out and won the doubles point to give us some momentum." said Coach John Shade. "Thesingles was a battle back and forth. It was nice to see Christian get the clinch win in singles. I was proud of out team fighting through and coming from behind to get a tough road win."

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.