Men's Tennis Blanks Hastings to Open GPAC Action
HASTINGS, Neb. – Doane University men's tennis delivered a dominant performance on Tuesday evening, sweeping Hastings College 7-0 in Great Plains Athletic Conference action.
The Tigers set the tone early by securing the doubles point with wins at No. 1 and No. 3. The duo of Diego Infante and Elliot Dassel rolled to a 6-0 victory at the top spot, while Mats Vervloet and Miles Mollring added a 6-2 win at No. 3 doubles to clinch the point.
Doane carried that momentum into singles play, where the Tigers were flawless, winning all six matches in straight sets to complete the sweep.
At No. 1 singles, Vervloet led the charge with a 6-2, 6-4 victory. Infante followed with a commanding 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 2, and Jaime Asiain Banzo was dominant at No. 3, not dropping a game in a 6-0, 6-0 performance.
Elliot Dassel secured a 6-2, 6-3 win at No. 4 singles, while Andre Hartman battled to a 6-2, 7-5 victory at No. 5. Mollring capped the sweep with a 6-2, 6-1 decision at No. 6.
The Tigers' depth and consistency were on full display, as Doane claimed every singles match in straight sets and allowed just one doubles loss on the day.
Doane will look to carry the momentum forward as GPAC play continues later this week.
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