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Men’s Tennis Tripped Up in ASUN Regular Season Finale at FGCU
4/10/2021 6:42:00 PM | Men's Tennis
FORT MYERS, Fla. - UNF men's tennis (6-11, 2-4 ASUN) came up short in the ASUN regular season finale at FGCU (6-5, 5-1 ASUN) Saturday, April 10, falling 5-2.
How it Happened
FGCU got out to an early lead via 6-3 wins at the first and third doubles slots. Dominik Barton and Rodrigo Crespo led 5-3 at the second flight before it was left unfinished.
The Eagles added two more points to go ahead 3-0 as the Ospreys couldn't overcome the early deficit.
Three courts went to three sets, with the Ospreys earning both of their points in three-set affairs. PJ Kotan improved to 7-7 on the season by outlasting Gugli Stefanacci, 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 1-0 (12-10), in an up-and-down 10-point tiebreaker.
Crespo got his second win of the week with a 4-6, 6-0, 7-6 (7-2) triumph against Max Damm at the fifth position.
Singles Competition
1. JOHNSON, Magnus (FGCU) def. Dominik Barton (UNF-M) 6-2, 6-2
2. MONTES, Juan (FGCU) def. Nilo Duarte (UNF-M) 2-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-2)
3. WILSON, Randy (FGCU) def. Matt Carroll (UNF-M) 6-2, 6-2
4. Patrick Kotan (UNF-M) def. STEFANACCI, Gugli (FGCU) 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 1-0 (12-10)
5. Rodrigo Crespo (UNF-M) def. DAMM, Max (FGCU) 4-6, 6-0, 7-6 (7-2)
6. MACIEL, Pedro (FGCU) def. Joe Ellis (UNF-M) 6-2, 6-2
Doubles Competition
1. DAMM, Max/JOHNSON, Magnus (FGCU) def. Jorge Nunez/Federico Nani (UNF-M) 6-3
2. RAMIREZ, Felipe/MONTES, Juan (FGCU) vs. Rodrigo Crespo/Dominik Barton (UNF-M) 3-5, unfinished
3. ONCINS, Eric/WILSON, Randy (FGCU) def. Nilo Duarte/Matt Carroll (UNF-M) 6-3
Match Notes
North Florida 6-11, 2-4 ASUN
FGCU 6-5, 5-1 ASUN
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1); Singles (3,6,1,2,5,4)
Other Notes
Up Next
North Florida plays the regular season finale at UCF tomorrow. First serve is at 1 p.m.
How it Happened
FGCU got out to an early lead via 6-3 wins at the first and third doubles slots. Dominik Barton and Rodrigo Crespo led 5-3 at the second flight before it was left unfinished.
The Eagles added two more points to go ahead 3-0 as the Ospreys couldn't overcome the early deficit.
Three courts went to three sets, with the Ospreys earning both of their points in three-set affairs. PJ Kotan improved to 7-7 on the season by outlasting Gugli Stefanacci, 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 1-0 (12-10), in an up-and-down 10-point tiebreaker.
Crespo got his second win of the week with a 4-6, 6-0, 7-6 (7-2) triumph against Max Damm at the fifth position.
FGCU 5, UNF 2
Saturday, April 10 | FGCU Tennis Complex | Fort Myers, Fla.
Saturday, April 10 | FGCU Tennis Complex | Fort Myers, Fla.
Singles Competition
1. JOHNSON, Magnus (FGCU) def. Dominik Barton (UNF-M) 6-2, 6-2
2. MONTES, Juan (FGCU) def. Nilo Duarte (UNF-M) 2-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-2)
3. WILSON, Randy (FGCU) def. Matt Carroll (UNF-M) 6-2, 6-2
4. Patrick Kotan (UNF-M) def. STEFANACCI, Gugli (FGCU) 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 1-0 (12-10)
5. Rodrigo Crespo (UNF-M) def. DAMM, Max (FGCU) 4-6, 6-0, 7-6 (7-2)
6. MACIEL, Pedro (FGCU) def. Joe Ellis (UNF-M) 6-2, 6-2
Doubles Competition
1. DAMM, Max/JOHNSON, Magnus (FGCU) def. Jorge Nunez/Federico Nani (UNF-M) 6-3
2. RAMIREZ, Felipe/MONTES, Juan (FGCU) vs. Rodrigo Crespo/Dominik Barton (UNF-M) 3-5, unfinished
3. ONCINS, Eric/WILSON, Randy (FGCU) def. Nilo Duarte/Matt Carroll (UNF-M) 6-3
Match Notes
North Florida 6-11, 2-4 ASUN
FGCU 6-5, 5-1 ASUN
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1); Singles (3,6,1,2,5,4)
Other Notes
- Crespo won both of his matches this week in three sets.
- Kotan and Ellis both hold .500 singles records this Spring.
- UNF is 24-19 in dual doubles all-told.
Up Next
North Florida plays the regular season finale at UCF tomorrow. First serve is at 1 p.m.
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3
Order of Finish:
1,6,3,5,2,4
Players Mentioned
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2016-2017 UNF Student Athlete Awards Banquet - Highlight Tape
Friday, April 21





























