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BREAK POINT - Men’s Tennis Seeks Win in Home Finale

Ospreys Host North Alabama for Senior Day

4/7/2022 10:00:00 AM

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida men's tennis looks to continue its dominance at home when it hosts North Alabama Friday for Senior Day at the UNF Tennis Complex.

Nilo Duarte, Joe Ellis and Jorge Nunez will be honored for Senior Day.

Series History
North Alabama: The Ospreys face North Alabama for the third time ever … UNF is 2-0 against the Lions … both meetings have come at North Florida … the last time these two teams met was in 2019 … the Ospreys won 7-0.

Scouting Report
North Alabama:
North Alabama is 3-13 overall and 1-3 in conference play … the Lions are 1-11 away … North Alabama is coming off of a win against Bellarmine, April 3, 4-3 … Brice Bishop is the head men's and women's tennis coach. 
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Last Time Out
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -
North Florida men's tennis (13-6, 4-1 ASUN) edged Lipscomb in doubles and never looked back, taking all but one set in singles play en route to a 7-0 sweep of the Bisons (4-11, 1-4 ASUN) Sunday, April 3 in Nashville.

The Ospreys have now won four of five ASUN matches and improved to 15-0 all-time against Lipscomb. UNF is one win shy of tying its mark of 14 wins in 2019, good for the most victories in a season since 2015. 

Notables
  • The Ospreys are on a three-match winning streak.
  • North Florida is 8-1 at home and 4-1 in ASUN play.
  • Matt Carroll is 17-9 at the number three singles slot.
  • UNF honors seniors Nilo Duarte, Joe Ellis and Jorge Nunez.

What's in Store
UNF closes out the regular season April 14 against Liberty and April 16 against Bellarmine. Both matches are on the road.
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