SAN DIEGO – The University of San Diego men's tennis team needed just under two hours to defeat #71 New Mexico on day one of the San Diego Shakedown, 4-0.
 
USD earned the doubles point with wins at No. 1 (August Holmgren/Gui Osorio) and No. 3 (Marvin Schaber/David Norfeldt). In singles play, Norfeldt earned a quick 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 3 followed by Schaber at No. 4 by a score of 6-1, 6-2. Holmgren clinched the match with a 6-2, 6-2 victory at No. 1.
 
"The boys got after it today against a good New Mexico team," said head coach Ryan Keckley. "We are really starting to hit our stride in a few spots and continue to play the doubles point to our identity. Marvin Schaber and David Norfeldt are connecting very well as a pair at the three doubles spot. I am excited to see if our boys can bring the same intensity and energy to their fifth match in seven days tomorrow against the winner of Penn/Washington."
 
USD improves to 9-2 on the season, and has won three straight matches.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
#37 University of San Diego 4, #71 New Mexico 0
3/10/2022 at San Diego, CA (Hogan Center)
Singles competition
1. #6 August Holmgren (USD-M) def. AZKARA, Arda (NM) 6-2, 6-2
2. Sacchitt Sharrma (USD-M) vs. ABDULSALAM, Rafael (NM) 7-5, unfinished
3. David Norfeldt (USD-M) def. NOROOZIAN, Aram (NM) 6-1, 6-0
4. #106 Marvin Schaber (USD-M) def. MAGGS, Alex (NM) 6-1, 6-2
5. Will Davies (USD-M) vs. PUCALKA, Jan (NM) 6-4, 4-3, unfinished
6. Blake Kasday (USD-M) vs. SAMAHA, Georgio (NM) 6-3, 5-4, unfinished
 
Doubles competition
1. #66 August Holmgren/Gui Osorio (USD-M) def. PRIETO, Nicolas/AZKARA, Arda (NM) 6-2
2. Will Davies/Iiro Vasa (USD-M) vs. MAGGS, Alex/PUCALKA, Jan (NM) 4-4, unfinished
3. David Norfeldt/Marvin Schaber (USD-M) def. ABDULSALAM, Rafael/SAMAHA, Georgio (NM) 6-1
 
Match Notes
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1); Singles (3,4,1)
 
UP NEXT
USD will face the winner of Penn/Washington tomorrow at 10:00 AM PT.