Men's Tennis Claims 9-0 Road Win Over Lake Erie
The Northwood University men's tennis team clinched a share of its 19th consecutive GLIAC Championship Sunday afternoon (April 14) with a 9-0 road win over Lake Erie.
Northwood is now 12-4 overall, 10-0 in the GLIAC. Lake Erie stands at 1-14 overall, 0-10 in the GLIAC.
The Timberwolves took control of the contest right away in doubles, dropping a total of four games on their way to a 3-0 lead. Northwood continued their strong play in singles, winning all six matches in straight sets.
Northwood can win the outright title with a win at home Tuesday (April 16) against Wayne State. The Warriors, who are 9-1 in GLIAC play, can earn a share of the title with a win over NU. First serve is set for Noon at the Midland Community Tennis Center.
Singles competition
1. Jean Menard (NU) def. Liam Goldberg (LE) 6-3, 6-3
2. Marcus Oliveira (NU) def. Juan Roggia (LE) 6-1, 6-1
3. Lorenzo Montegiorgi (NU) def. Luke Hobbs (LE) 6-0, 6-3
4. Victor Kasak (NU) def. Kyle O'Dell (LE) 6-0, 6-1
5. Konstantin Zhukov (NU) def. Dimitrije Spacic (LE) 6-0, 6-0
6. Samual Walendowsky (NU) def. Mitchell Zappitelli (LE) 6-0, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Jean Menard/Florian Boggia (NU) def. Liam Goldberg/Juan Roggia (LE) 8-4
2. Marcus Oliveira/Lorenzo Montegiorgi (NU) def. Kyle O'Dell/Luke Hobbs (LE) 8-0
3. Konstantin Zhukov/Samual Walendowsky (NU) def. Dimitrije Spacic/Mitchell Zappitelli (LE) 8-0