BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama A&M (0-4, 0-0 SWAC) fell by a 6-1 score at Alabama-Birmingham (6-7,1-0 C-USA) in an NCAA Division I men's tennis match on Saturday, March 6.
UAB took the early lead in doubles as freshman
Divesh Gahlot (Haryana, India) and Matis Torrs Ramis fell 6-1 against Michal Lusovsky and Martin Vasquez at No.2 while graduate
German Ruiz Crespo (Mollina, Spain) and
Freddie Lawrence were defeated 6-4 by Parker Bradbary and Chase Parker at No. 3
Freshman
Vence Ntcha and senior
Rodrigo Arana Rios (Playa Del Carmen, Mexico) fell by a close 6-5 decision against Thanos Spyropoulos and Nir Vodavoz at No.1 to close out doubles.
After a competitive doubles portion, the Blazers wasted no time during singles as Arana Rios fell 6-1, 6-3 to Lusovsky at No.1.
Natiphat Mulada rallied to win a set 6-3 and dropping the second 6-1 against Vasquez at No. 4. Ramis was defeated 6-3, 7-5 by Bradbary at No. 6 while Gahlot battled through three sets before falling 6-4, 2-6 6-2 to Nir Vodavoz at No.3.
The most impressive performances came from Ntcha who fought against Spyropoulos before falling 7-6, 6-4 at No.2. and Lawrence who battled through three sets, winning one with a 6-2, 7-6, 1-0 decision at No. 5.
Alabama A&M will return to the court on Thursday, March 10 at Mississippi Valley State. First serve is set for 2 p.m.
ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM 6, ALABAMA A&M 1
Doubles
Singles
No. 1 Michal Lusovsky (UAB) def.
Rodrigo Arana Rios (AAMU) 6-1, 6-3
No. 2 Thanos Spyropoulos (UAB) def.
Vence Ntcha (AAMU) 7-6, 6-4
No. 3 Nir Vodavoz (UAB) def.
Divesh Gahlot (AAMU) 6-4, 2-6, 6-2
No. 4 Martin Vasquez (UAB) def.
Natiphat Mulada (AAMU) 6-3, 6-1
No. 5 Chase Parker (UAB) def.
Freddie Lawrence (AAMU) 6-2, 6-71-0
No. 6 Parker Bradbary (UAB) def. Matis Torrs Ramis (AAMU) 6-3, 7-5
Order of Finish: 1,4,6,3,2,5
