SUMTER, SC – The Eagles men's tennis team fought hard on day two of the ITA Championships but fell short in a few matches.
Marnix Van Dalen and Gjorgji Jankulovski competed in the round of 32, and despite hard-fought matches, both fell short against seeded opponents.
Singles Results: Round of 32
(17) Elias Peter (CSU) def. (9) Marnix Van Dalen (C-N), 6-4/6-1
(6) Aniss Rafiq (FLAG) def. (17) Gjorgji Jankulovski (C-N), 6-0/6-4
In doubles, the Eagles' pairing of Marnix Van Dalen and Paul Gayk kicked off the day with another win, taking down the 9-seed. C-N's duo played again in the round of 32 and, despite a spirited fight, came up short against the 4th-seeded duo out of Flagler College.
Doubles Results: Round of 64
Gayk/Van Dalen (C-N) def. (9) Gruenefeldt/Poel (UMO), 8-4
Round of 32
(4) Borlee/Malis (FLAG) def. Van Dalen/Gayk (C-N), 8-5
After a solid showing against stout competition, C-N will regroup and prepare for the UTR College Circuit Tournament in Jefferson City on October 11th and 12th.
