Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Men's Tennis Topples Belmont
3/12/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
March 8, 2002
BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University defeated Belmont University, 4-2, in an Atlantic Sun Conference men's tennis match Friday in Boca Raton. With the victory, the no. 44 Owls improve to 8-1 on the year and 2-0 in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
Playing singles first, FAU and Belmont split the first four matches. F.J. Schofield and Ernest Diaz both picked up victories during that stretch. With the score tied 2-2, Cristian Paiz won at no. 3 to give FAU a 3-2 lead. Doug Devriendt clinched the victory with a win at no. 1.
FAU next faces Tulane Sunday in New Orleans.
FAU 4, Belmont 2
Singles
1. Doug Devriendt (FAU) d. Augusto Ricciardi (BU) 7-6, 2-6, 6-3.
2. Marcos Cabrera (BU) d. Sandro Spotti (FAU) 6-1, 6-2.
3. Cristian Paiz (FAU) d. Michael Moretti (BU) 7-5, 6-4.
4. Willy Sandoval (BU) d. Andre Buzzoni (FAU) 7-5, 2-6, 6-3.
5. F.J. Schofield (FAU) d. Matt Fitzpatrick (BU) 6-1, 7-5.
6. Ernest Diaz (FAU) d. Matteo Triacca (BU) 6-1, 6-2.
Doubles
Not played.