JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida (1-0) men's tennis started its season off strong with a 6-1 victory over Wofford (0-3) Saturday. The win gives UNF a 17-1 record in home openers in the Division I era. This was the first meeting between the Terriers and the Ospreys.
Jonas Hartenstein and
Rodrigo Crespo dominated, 6-0, in doubles play, followed by
Andreas Scott and
Breno Marques defeating their opponents, 6-2, giving the Ospreys the doubles point. The third court was left unfinished.
UNF maintained its lead, as Hartenstein won at the first slot in two slots, followed by
Bruno Vietri, Scott, and
Rodrigo Crespo doing the same.
Breno Marques fell in a seven-point tiebreaker after three sets, yet
Matt Carroll was able to give the Ospreys the 6-1 victory after winning 10-6 in a ten-point tiebreaker over the Terriers.
The Ospreys travel to Miami Friday, Feb. 10 to face the Hurricanes before returning to Jacksonville to host Georgia State.
Singles competition
1.
Jonas Hartenstein (UNF) def. Ashe Ray (WOFM) 6-1, 6-0
2.
Rodrigo Crespo (UNF) def. Callum Rendle (WOFM) 6-2, 6-3
3.
Matt Carroll (UNF) def. Robbie Young (WOFM) 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 1-0 (10-6)
4. Will Fullett (WOFM) def.
Breno Marques (UNF) 6-3, 2-6, 7-5
5.
Bruno Vietri (UNF) def. Alex Horn (WOFM) 6-1, 6-2
6.
Andreas Scott (UNF) def. Max Graham (WOFM) 6-0, 6-2
Doubles competition
1.
Jonas Hartenstein/
Rodrigo Crespo (UNF) def. Callum Rendle/Max Graham (WOFM) 6-0
2.
Matt Carroll/
Bruno Vietri (UNF) vs. Will Fullett/Ian Rasheed (WOFM) 3-4, unfinished
3.
Andreas Scott/
Breno Marques (UNF) def. Ashe Ray/Robbie Young (WOFM) 6-2
Match Notes:
Wofford 0-3
North Florida 1-0
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3); Singles (1,5,6,2,4,3) T-3 hours A-55
Postgame Interview
Match Notes:
- UNF is 1-0 all-time vs. Wofford
- North Florida is undefeated in home openers under head coach Matt Lucas
- UNF is 17-1 in home openers during the DI era
- Scott won his first dual as an Osprey in both singles and doubles, while making his duals debut
- Scott also clinched the victory
