CHARLESTON, West Virginia - The Bluefield State Men's tennis team traveled to Charleston, West Virginia to compete in the NCAA Regional tournament. The Big Blue faced the MacCato's of Edinboro University in round one Saturday, May 8.
The Big Blue came out strong taking the number 1 position to take the doubles point.
Fabian Avail-Torres started the Big Blue off by winning the number six position 6-1, 6-2. Frederik Bau-Madsen won in the number one position 6-0, 7-5. Luke Busse also finished his match, winning in the number five position 6-3,6-3.
The Big Blue went on to face Eagles of the University of Charleston Sunday, May 9.
The Eagles went on to take the doubles point.
The Eagles extended their lead winning the number 1 and 5 positions. Fabian Avail-Torres won the first singles match for the Big Blue at the number six position 6-2,6-0.
Tom Schmieta continued the momentum by winning the number three position 7-6,7-5,6-4. Following was teammate Teddy Razafindratsima 7-5,7-5.
With the score tied 3-3, Mohamed Khalil captured a huge win for the Big Blue 7-5, 5-7,6-3. The Big Blue fought back to win 4-3 against the Eagles.
Up Next...
The Big Blue punched their ticket to nationals. The Bluefield State men's tennis team will compete in the Quarterfinals Tuesday, May 18 in Surprise, Arizona.
