SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The University of the Incarnate Word men's tennis team picked up a nice win on Saturday at cross-town rival UTSA, 4-3 at the UTSA Tennis Center.

The Cardinals (8-3) were able to win what proved to be a crucial point in doubles.  After losing at #3 doubles, Jair Assuncao and Tucker Brown won 8-7 (5) at #2 doubles over Yannick Junger and Boburjon Kamiljanov.  Then, Leonard Ivic and Josip Smoljan defeated Joel Rubio and Tomas Stillman, 8-6.  The tandem of Rubio and Stillman entered the match ranked #33 in the nation.

In singles play, the points went back and forth.  Matt Mussenden won at #6 singles for UTSA in straight sets but Assuncao quickly put the Cardinals back in the lead with a straight sets win at the #1 spot.  Tomas Stillman tied the match at 2-2 after his win at #2 singles for the Roadrunners (6-10).

The next two matches to finish were at #3 and #4.  First, Smoljan came back from a set down to defeat Rubio 2-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the third slot.  Then, Brown followed with a 6-0, 6-7, 6-2 win over Diogo Casa to clinch the match.

The Cardinals are back in action on Tuesday at 10 a.m. against Cameron.

Singles competition

1. Jair Assuncao (UIW) def. Yannick Junger (UTSA) 6-1, 6-2

2. Tomas Stillman (UTSA) def. Leonard Ivic (UIW) 6-3, 6-4

3. Josip Smoljan (UIW) def. Joel Rubio (UTSA) 2-6, 6-3, 6-1

4. Tucker Brown (UIW) def. Diogo Casa (UTSA) 6-0, 6-7, 6-2

5. Kolby Kilgo (UTSA) def. Brandon Davis (UIW) 7-5, 5-5, retired

6. Matt Mussenden (UTSA) def. Antonio Cavazos (UIW) 6-0, 6-3

 

Doubles competition

1. Leonard Ivic/Josip Smoljan (UIW) def. #33 Joel Rubio/Tomas Stillman (UTSA) 8-6

2. Jair Assuncao/Tucker Brown (UIW) def. Yannick Junger/Boburjon Kamiljanov (UTSA) 8-7 (7-5)

3. Fabian Brand/Diogo Casa (UTSA) def. Brandon Davis/Antonio Cavazos (UIW) 8-4

 
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