DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Appalachian State University men's tennis was unable to earn a decisive fourth points as it fell, 4-3, to Florida A&M on Friday in Daytona Beach.
The Mountaineers (4-6) dropped their fourth-straight match while the Rattlers (7-8) moved one win closer to .500 for the season.
Oliver Casey and Jack Maddocks came away with wins at No. 2 and No. 5, respectively, but Florida A&M was able to come away with three singles wins and the doubles point.
Casey downed his opponent by a 6-1, 6-1 final at No. 2 while Maddocks came away with a clean sweep (6-0, 6-0) at No. 5. Maddocks improved to 6-4 on the year while Casey moved to 5-4.
Matt Saltsgaver picked up a win by walkover at No. 6 as the Rattlers did not field a full squad. The team of Maddocks/Steve Lake also won by walkover at No. 3 doubles.
Appalachian return to play on Tuesday when it travels to Charlotte. The match against the 49ers is set for a 2:30 p.m. start.
Florida A&M 4, Appalachian State 3
Mar 14, 2014 at Daytona Beach, Fla.
| Singles competition |
| 1. Admire Mushonga (FLA&M) def. Sebastien King (APP) 7-5, 7-6 |
| 2. Oliver Casey (APP) def. Roberto Ortiz (FLA&M) 6-1, 6-1 |
| 3. August Waitman (FLA&M) def. Daniel Hoang (APP) 6-2, 6-0 |
| 4. Courage Okungbowa (FLA&M) def. Zach Bost (APP) 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 |
| 5. Jack Maddocks (APP) def. Jason Ulacio (FLA&M) 6-0, 6-0 |
| 6. Matt Saltsgaver (APP) def. No player (FLA&M), by walkover |
| Match Notes |
| Florida A&M 7-8 |
| Appalachian State 4-6 |
