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Alonso
6
Winner NIU NIU (18-2)
1
Niagara University NIAM (1-6)
Winner
NIU NIU
(18-2)
6
Final
1
Niagara University NIAM
(1-6)

Match Recap: Men's Tennis |

Alonso Wins In No. 1 Singles In Men’s Tennis Loss To #48 Northern Illinois

MATCH 7
SCORE No. 48 Northern Illinois 6, Niagara Purple Eagles 1
RECORDS NIU (18-2) | Niagara (1-6)
LOCATION Niagara Tennis Courts
 
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Manuel Alonso picked up a win in No. 1 singles and Niagara won in three doubles in a 6-1 defeat to the No. 48 Northern Illinois Huskies on Friday afternoon.
 
MATCH SUMMARY
Doubles
  • The doubles point came down to final match.
  • The team of Pere Padro and Eduardo Villalpando topped Armin Koschtojan and Luke VanDonslear, 6-4, in three doubles to tie the doubles at 1-1.
  • The No. 1 team of Manuel Alonso and Jorge Sedeno was edged in a tiebreaker, 7-6 (5).
Singles
  • Manuel Alonso defeated Mikko Malinen to earn Niagara a win in singles. Alonso took the first set, 6-2, and lost the second set in a tiebreak, 7-6, (4). The match was decided in a super tiebreak with Alonso winning 10-5.
Purple Points  
UP NEXT
  • The Purple Eagles host Queens College on Saturday, April 10 at 11:00 a.m.
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