ASHLAND, Ohio – The West Virginia State University men's tennis team earned a 4-3 victory over Ashland University Saturday afternoon, claiming four of the six singles matches to secure their third consecutive win.
Facundo Campana Urcia and Patchara Suklian earned a 7-5 win at No. 2 doubles, but the Eagles captured the remaining two flights to claim the doubles point. After Ashland won at No. 1 and No. 2 singles to extend its lead, the Yellow Jackets swept the final four singles positions to complete the comeback. Wacil El Hanafi rallied for a 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory at No. 3 singles, while Suklian registered a 6-4, 6-2 win at No. 4 singles. Campana Urcia and Oscar Thomas added straight-sets victories at No. 5 and No. 6 singles, respectively, to seal the match win for WVSU.
The Yellow Jackets complete their fall season at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Atlantic Regional, hosted by Bloomsburg University. Competition is set to begin Thursday, Oct. 15 in Bloomsburg, Pa.
