University of North Florida
Florida Southern
Ospreys bounce back for 8-1 victory
2/21/2005 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2005)- The University of North Florida men's tennis team rebounded nicely from its 6-3 loss on Thursday, as they defeated Florida Southern 8-1 on Saturday at UNF. The Ospreys were aided by a sweep in doubles, as they improved to 4-1 on the season.
"I thought we bounced back well today," head coach Tom Schrader said. "We were much more intense, and able to hang in the matches long enough to come out with the win. I think that the loss was a good eye-opener for our team." No. 7 North Florida will open Peach Belt Conference play on Sunday as they host Francis Marion at 10 a.m. at UNF tennis courts. Men's Doubles 1. No. 15 Gomes/Escallon (UNF) def. Koprivica/ Utstrand (FS) 8-5 Men's Singles 1. No. 10 Jose Terrera (UNF) def. Joseph Capetillo (FS) 6-4, 6-0
2. Terrera/Simpson (UNF) def. Capetillo/Leavitt (FS) 8-4
3. Pereira/Gabay (UNF) def. Verna/ Berman (FS) 8-3
2. Eduardo Pereira (UNF) def. Milos Koprivica (FS) 7-6 (7-1), 6-3
3. Gaston Verna (FS) def. German Escallon (UNF) 7-5, 7-5
4. No. 26 Leo Gomes (UNF) def. John Leavitt (FS) 6-0, 5-7, 7-6 (7-4)
5. Damien De Polignac (UNF) def. Kristian Utstrand (FS) 3-6, 6-4, 10-3
6. Elad Gabay (UNF) def. Josh Berman (FS) 6-2, 6-2
