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Trojans Win Third Straight
3/21/2014 5:24:00 PM | Tennis (M)
TROY, Ala. – The Troy men's tennis team won its third straight match on Friday, remaining perfect on its current homestand, with a 6-1 win over Alabama State at the Lunsford Tennis Complex.
Troy (5-11) closes its four-match homestand tomorrow when South Alabama visits at 10 a.m. On Friday, Troy cruised to the opening doubles point, winning 8-1 at both No. 1 and No. 2.
The Trojans then went on to win the first five singles matches in straight sets before Alabama State (4-8) won at No. 6 in straight sets.
Included in Troy's wins was Mansingh Athare's fourth straight singles victory. Daniel Bustamante also won his fifth in the last six matches. Pablo Moreno and Gabriel Sciacca Dias each won their third straight singles match for the Trojans.
Following Saturday's home contest against South Alabama, the Trojans travel to Florida A&M on Sunday.
For more information on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com. Fans can also find Troy on Twitter and Instagram at @TroyAthletics and on Facebook at Facebook.com/TroyAthletics.
Troy 6, Alabama State 1
Mar 21, 2014 at Troy, Ala.
Singles competition
1. Gabriel Sciacca Dias (TROY) def. Dylan Cleary (ASU) 6-2, 6-4
2. Daniel Bustamante (TROY) def. Takura Miambo (ASU) 6-1, 7-6 (8-6)
3. Pablo Moreno (TROY) def. Adam Coyne (ASU) 6-2, 6-1
4. Karen Khachatryan (TROY) def. Jarred Thompson (ASU) 6-4, 6-1
5. Mansingh Athare (TROY) def. Stefan Vojnic (ASU) 6-1, 6-2
6. Digvijay Naruka (ASU) def. Tommy Cundy (TROY) 7-5, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Gabriel Sciacca Dias/Daniel Bustamante (TROY) def. Dylan Cleary/Jarred Thompson (ASU) 8-1
2. Mansingh Athare/Pablo Moreno (TROY) def. Adam Coyne/Ronald Mataba (ASU) 8-1
3. Tommy Cundy/Karen Khachatryan (TROY) vs. Digvijay Naruka/Takura Miambo (ASU) 6-2, unfinished
Match Notes
Alabama State 4-8
Troy 5-11
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2); Singles (5,3,4,1,6,2)
Troy (5-11) closes its four-match homestand tomorrow when South Alabama visits at 10 a.m. On Friday, Troy cruised to the opening doubles point, winning 8-1 at both No. 1 and No. 2.
The Trojans then went on to win the first five singles matches in straight sets before Alabama State (4-8) won at No. 6 in straight sets.
Included in Troy's wins was Mansingh Athare's fourth straight singles victory. Daniel Bustamante also won his fifth in the last six matches. Pablo Moreno and Gabriel Sciacca Dias each won their third straight singles match for the Trojans.
Following Saturday's home contest against South Alabama, the Trojans travel to Florida A&M on Sunday.
For more information on Troy Athletics, visit TroyTrojans.com. Fans can also find Troy on Twitter and Instagram at @TroyAthletics and on Facebook at Facebook.com/TroyAthletics.
Troy 6, Alabama State 1
Mar 21, 2014 at Troy, Ala.
Singles competition
1. Gabriel Sciacca Dias (TROY) def. Dylan Cleary (ASU) 6-2, 6-4
2. Daniel Bustamante (TROY) def. Takura Miambo (ASU) 6-1, 7-6 (8-6)
3. Pablo Moreno (TROY) def. Adam Coyne (ASU) 6-2, 6-1
4. Karen Khachatryan (TROY) def. Jarred Thompson (ASU) 6-4, 6-1
5. Mansingh Athare (TROY) def. Stefan Vojnic (ASU) 6-1, 6-2
6. Digvijay Naruka (ASU) def. Tommy Cundy (TROY) 7-5, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Gabriel Sciacca Dias/Daniel Bustamante (TROY) def. Dylan Cleary/Jarred Thompson (ASU) 8-1
2. Mansingh Athare/Pablo Moreno (TROY) def. Adam Coyne/Ronald Mataba (ASU) 8-1
3. Tommy Cundy/Karen Khachatryan (TROY) vs. Digvijay Naruka/Takura Miambo (ASU) 6-2, unfinished
Match Notes
Alabama State 4-8
Troy 5-11
Order of finish: Doubles (1,2); Singles (5,3,4,1,6,2)
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