Men's Tennis Dominates FGCU 4-0, Wins Sixth Straight

Saturday, February 4

Fort Myers, Fla.

6:00 PM

Florida Atlantic

Florida Gulf Coast

2/4/2017 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis

Box Score

Feb. 4, 2017

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Florida Atlantic Men's Tennis team won its sixth consecutive match in style, defeating Florida Gulf Coast 4-0 on Saturday. The Owls (6-1) snapped FGCU's 15-match home win streak and broke a four-match skid against the Eagles (2-2).

Quotable

"This group of guys continues to find ways to win in these tough battles," FAU Head Coach Ricardo Gonzalez said. "Our team came up with a lot of energy from the start and were able to maintain this during singles play. We have a lot of respect for FGCU's tennis program and they definitely brought the best in us today. Doubles was a key point for us. I am extremely proud for Arthur and Stefan for quickly winning the match at number three doubles. they were making a lot of moves and constantly putting the pressure on their opponents with their plays. At number one doubles, are you guys were clutch when it mattered and found a way to get another W under their belt. I am so happy for Ignacio, Anthony, and Remi for playing lights out in singles. They stayed focused the entire match and played solid tennis to win their matches in straight sets. "

Quick Hits
• Arthur Stefani and Stefan Burnett opened the match with a 6-2 win in doubles play
• The Eagles fought back to take the second doubles match 7-5 over Anthony Schohn and Felipe Frias
• Andrei Morin-Kougoucheff and Remi Chancerel then continued to shine, winning their fourth-straight doubles match, downing FGCU 7-6 to seal the doubles point for FAU
• In singles play, Ignacio Jimenez came out of the gate with a dominating 6-1, 6-0 win to set the pace
• Schohn followed suit, winning his match 6-4, 6-4
• Needing just one point to clinch the match, Chancerel took control with a 7-5, 6-0 win to improve FAU's record to 6-1 on the year

Up Next
FAU returns home to Boca Raton to take on Bethune-Cookman at 11 a.m. at the FAU Tennis Complex while the women's team will also battle the Wildcats.