SAN DIEGO – The University of San Diego men's tennis team improved to 2-0 in WCC play on Saturday, defeating Pacific, 4-1.
 
The Toreros clinched the doubles point, winning 6-2 at No. 3 (Marvin Schaber/Stian Klaassen) and 6-1 at No. 1 (Oliver Tarvet/Lambert Ruland).
 
In singles play, Nikhil Niranjan captured an impressive 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 6. Freshman Neo Niedner was close behind with a 6-1, 6-1 margin at No. 5. Freshman Oliver Tarvet wrapped up the win with a 6-2, 6-2 win on court one.
 
"It was great to be back at home after our two-week road stretch," said head coach Ryan Keckley. "The boys were ready for this Pacific team as they knew it would be challenging affair after last year's 4-3 battle. We've had some match points to secure the doubles point and haven't capitalized on them in recent matches, so I was pleased to see us have a sense of urgency during the doubles point. In singles, we jumped on them early and took advantage of playing at home. Congrats to Nikhil Niranjan who got us on the board early with a 6-0, 6-0 win.  Awesome to see him step up and put the team on his shoulders when called up to the plate. Tomorrow will be another tough test for this team as Santa Clara has a very solid squad. We will be prepared as Santa Clara always brings the noise."
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
San Diego 4, Pacific 1
Feb 11, 2023 at San Diego, CA (Hogan Tennis Center)
Singles competition
1. #102 Oliver Tarvet (USD-M) def. Peter Alam (PAC) 6-2, 6-2
2. Ran Amar (PAC) def. Sacchitt Sharrma (USD-M) 6-1, 6-4
3. Marvin Schaber (USD-M) vs. Terence Das (PAC) 4-6, 5-2, unfinished
4. Stian Klaassen (USD-M) vs. Andre Rodeia (PAC) 6-2, 5-4, unfinished
5. Neo Niedner (USD-M) def. Tiago Silva (PAC) 6-1, 6-1
6. Nikhil Niranjan (USD-M) def. Manroop Saini (PAC) 6-0, 6-0
 
Doubles competition
1. Oliver Tarvet/Lambert Ruland (USD-M) def. Peter Alam/Manroop Saini (PAC) 6-1
2. Sacchitt Sharrma/Blake Kasday (USD-M) vs. Terence Das/Ran Amar (PAC) 3-5, unfinished
3. Marvin Schaber/Stian Klaassen (USD-M) def. Tiago Silva/Andre Rodeia (PAC) 6-2
 
Match Notes
Pacific 1-4, 0-1 WCC
San Diego 4-3, 2-0 WCC
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1); Singles (6,5,2,1)
T-2:20 A-59
 
UP NEXT
San Diego will host Santa Clara tomorrow at noon.