Stetson Tops Men's Tennis
Stetson Tops Men's Tennis

DELAND, Fla. – Appalachian State University men's tennis earned three singles wins, but lost the critical doubles point in a 4-3 loss at Stetson on Tuesday,

The Mountaineers (4-8) picked up victories at No. 2, No. 3 and No. 6 singles, but the Hatters (6-6) cruised to a win at No. 1 doubles and grabbed hard-fought wins at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles to earn the early momentum and the match victory.

Jack Maddocks earned a point for the Mountaineers at No. 2 singles with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win while Scott Webster was a 6-4, 6-3 winner at No. 3. Trey Morris earned a point with a 7-5, 6-2 win at No. 6 singles.

Appalachian also challenged at No. 4 and No. 5 singles, sending both to crucial third sets, but Stetson's sweep in doubles proved to be the difference.

The Mountaineers return to action on Wednesday when they wrap up their trip to Florida with a match at Bethune-Cookman.

Stetson 4, Appalachian State 3
Mar 10, 2015 at Deland, Fl. (Mandy Stoll Tennis Center)

Singles competition
1. Nathan Debut (STET) def. Oliver Casey (APP) 6-4, 7-6
2. Jack Maddocks (APP) def. Laurynas Antropikas (STET) 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
3. Scott Webster (APP) def. Loic Blanco (STET) 6-4, 6-3
4. Simon Julin (STET) def. Zach Bost (APP) 6-2, 2-6, 6-3
5. Graham Ball (STET) def. Jan-Willem Kleynhans (APP) 4-6, 6-2, 6-2
6. Trey Morris (APP) def. Chester Espie (STET) 7-5, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Laurynas Antropikas/Loic Blanco (STET) def. Scott Webster/Jack Maddocks (APP) 8-2
2. Nathan Debut/Chester Espie (STET) def. Oliver Casey/Trey Morris (APP) 8-5
3. Graham Ball/Simon Julin (STET) def. Robert Jenkins/Steve Lake (APP) 8-4
Match Notes
Appalachian State 4-8
Stetson 6-6
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (6,3,4,5,1,2)
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