Men’s Tennis: Cajuns Down UCF, 5-2

The Ragin’ Cajuns men’s tennis team picked up its second straight win after dropping Central Florida 5-2 Saturday afternoon at Cajun Courts.
 
“This was a good win for us as it truly was a team effort today,” head coach Mark Jeffrey said. “All of our guys are continuing to get better, while Damian Farinola just continues to impress each day. Rick DeGroot is also really stepping up and paying well.”
 
UCF jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after sweeping doubles play as all three matches would end in an 8-6 result for the Knights.
 
“After a disappointing doubles result, the guys came out strong in singles and took over the match,” Jeffrey added. “The great thing is that doubles is our strength, and we found a way to win without it today.”
 
Yanick Mandl pulled the Cajuns even at 1-all with his win at No. 3 singles defeating Mario Sampson 6-3, 6-1.
 
At No.1 singles, Rick DeGroot put UL in front for good after picking up a 6-4, 6-4 win over Jorge Blasco. The Ragin’ Cajuns went on to win three of the final four matches securing the win after Damian Farinola defeated Juan Bolona at No. 4 singles.
 
“Our team is going to have a good challenge ahead of us this week as 75^th ranked Texas A&M Corpus Christi comes to town,” Jeffrey said. “We need everyone to come out and pack the stands at Cajun Courts.”
 
The Cajuns are slated to return to action on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. when they host 75^th ranked Texas A&M Corpus Christi at Cajun Courts.
 
Louisiana 5, UCF 2
 
 Singles competition
1. DeGroot, Rick (UL) def. Jorge Blasco (UCF) 6-4, 6-4
2. Erik Brunskog (UCF) def. Murray, Carlin (UL) 6-2, 4-6, 11-9
3. Mandl, Yanick (UL) def. Mario Samson (UCF) 6-3, 6-1
4. Farinola, Damian (UL) def. Juan Bolona (UCF) 6-4, 6-3
5. Wynan, Jarred (UL) def. Joe Delinks (UCF) 6-4, 6-2
6. Alberton, Carl (UL) def. Matthew Gladstone (UCF) 6-3, 6-7, 11-9
 
 Doubles competition
1. Erik Brunskog/Eugene Dolgovykh (UCF) def. Mandl, Yanick/Farine, Brandon (UL) 8-6
2. Mario Samson/Joe Delinks (UCF) def. Murray, Carlin/DeGroot, Rick (UL) 8-6
3. Juan Bolona/Matthew Gladstone (UCF) def. Farinola, Damian/Wynan, Jarred (UL) 8-6
 
Match Notes:
UCF 2-2
Louisiana 2-2
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (3,1,5,4,2,6)

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