Men's Tennis Take Georgetown 7-0

Tuesday, March 10

Boca Raton, Fla.

2:00 PM

Florida Atlantic

Georgetown

3/10/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis

Box Score

March 10, 2009

Final Stats

BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University's men's tennis team welcomed Georgetown University to Patch Reef Park for a Tuesday afternoon match, but that is where the hospitality stopped as FAU downed the Hoyas 7-0.

The Owls, ranked No. 77, showcased a solid display of doubles fundamentals with good energy, communication, and execution. FAU won each doubles match and the momentum of the match. Court three was the first to exit the court with an 8-3 victory. The doubles point was secured shortly after with FAU's no. 2 team walking off an 8-1 winner. The duo of Marc Abdelnour and Eddie Majcher finished their match despite the verdict already decided with an 8-3 victory. The win further solidifies Abdelnour and Majcher's No. 49 national rank.

"We responded to the Hoya's energy in doubles with determination, solid first exchanges, and good communication," said Brandon Stokes, FAU's head coach. "This was important for us--we needed to immediately set the match's tone. We always want to use our momentum from doubles. So, to come out in singles with a level of toughness and confidence was necessary. We are learning from the past and making our present a more positive and rewarding experience. Now, we will prepare for two more Big East foes this weekend in Tampa, FL."

The intermission allowed fans to take a break and catch the women's team action versus Richmond. The men returned to the court determined to maintain the momentum. On five of the six courts, FAU jumped to a 3-0 lead. Santiago Nieto notched the first singles point with a straight set 6-0, 6-1 win. Daniel Vardag soon followed on court two with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Eddie Majcher, playing no. 5, clinched the dual match with a 6-1, 6-1 victory. The remaining Owls battled to stretch the final margin.

On court three, Lawrence Harradine broke serve to win 6-1, 6-3 while Joshua Scholl followed shortly after with a holler signifying the sixth earned point on court four with a 6-1, 6-2 win. The final match was on court 1 where David Tillem took FAU's Marc Abdelnour, ranked on. 77, to a first set tiebreaker at 7-6(3), 6-3 before a screaming forehand service return sealed the 7-0 victory for FAU and preserved Abdelnour's undefeated dual match record.

"Thank you to our fans once again--you rock! See you next Thursday, March 19th at 2 p.m. for our next home match versus Cleveland State University," added Stokes.

Doubles
Marc Abdelnour / Eddie Majcher def. David Tillem / Michael Clarke 8-3
Daniel Vardag / Joshua Scholl def. Kevin Walsh / Andrew Bruhn 8-1
Lawrence Harradine / Santiago Nieto def. Ken Wong / Mieszko Tomczyk 8-3

Order of finish: 3,2,1

Singles
Marc Abdelnour def. David Tillem 7-6 (3). 6-3
Daniel Vardag def. Michael Clarke 6-1, 6-2
Lawrence Harradine def. Andrew Bruhn 6-1, 6-3
Joshua Scholl def. Ken Wong 6-1, 6-2
Eddie Majcher def Tim Walsh 6-1, 6-1
Santigo Nieto def Raphael Notario 6-0, 6-1

Order of finish: 6, 2,5,3, 4, 1