SAN DIEGO – The University of San Diego men's tennis team was edged by No. 35 California on Thursday, 5-2. Five out of six singles matches went to a third set in the three-and-a-half-hour clash.
The Toreros clinched the doubles point with a 6-1 win at No. 1 (
Iiro Vasa/
Sacchitt Sharrma) and a 6-2 victory at No. 3 (
Lambert Ruland/
Marvin Schaber). Up until today, Cal had won every doubles point this season.
Cal took the first two singles matches at No. 1 and No. 5, but redshirt freshman
Stian Klaassen tied the overall score at 2-2 with a 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 win at No. 3. The Bears answered with wins at No. 4, No. 6, and No. 2.
"One thing I've learned about this team is we are always going to compete," said head coach
Ryan Keckley. "It's something we do very well for a young squad. Something we need to improve upon is the urgency within matches. We let our guard down in the beginning of singles after stealing a doubles point from an excellent doubles program. We can't afford to play into matches against teams of this caliber, especially at home. We will get back to work and prepare for an important upcoming road trip to Dallas."
San Diego drops to 7-4, and will face Old Dominion on Monday in Dallas.
HOW IT HAPPENED
| #1 SINGLES |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Notes |
| #106 Yuta Kikuchi, California |
6 |
6 |
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Order of finish: 1 |
| #76 Iiro Vasa, San Diego |
3 |
2 |
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| #2 SINGLES |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Notes |
| #101 Ryder Jackson, California |
7 |
5 |
6 |
Order of finish: 6 |
| Oliver Tarvet, San Diego |
5 |
7 |
3 |
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| #3 SINGLES |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Notes |
| Carl Emil Overbeck, California |
2 |
7 |
5 |
Order of finish: 3 |
| Stian Klaassen, San Diego |
6 |
5 |
7 |
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| #4 SINGLES |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Notes |
| Siddhant Banthia, California |
7 |
2 |
6 |
Order of finish: 4 |
| Marvin Schaber, San Diego |
6 |
6 |
3 |
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| #5 SINGLES |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Notes |
| Derrick Chen, California |
6 |
1 |
6 |
Order of finish: 2 |
| Sacchitt Sharrma, San Diego |
0 |
6 |
1 |
|
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| #6 SINGLES |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Notes |
| Lucas Magnaudet, California |
6 |
3 |
6 |
Order of finish: 5 |
| Neo Niedner, San Diego |
4 |
6 |
3 |
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| #1 DOUBLES |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Notes |
| Carl Emil Overbeck/Siddhant Banthia, California |
1 |
|
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Order of finish: 1 |
| Iiro Vasa/Sacchitt Sharrma, San Diego |
6 |
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UP NEXT
San Diego will travel to Dallas, TX to face Old Dominion in a neutral site match on Monday, March 6.
