Lapraille Notches Clincher on His Senior Day to Propel Owls’ Win

Monday, April 19

Boca Raton, Fla.

8 AM

Florida Atlantic

Temple

Lapraille Notches Clincher on His Senior Day to Propel Owls’ Win

4/19/2021 1:22:00 PM | Men's Tennis

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BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University men's tennis team took on Temple for the second straight day Monday. After topping the visiting Owls Sunday, Monday was not only FAU's regular season finale, but it also marked the team's 2020-21 Senior Day. And it was a senior, Maxime Lapraille, that came through with the winning point, in a grueling three-set match on court No. 1 (5-7, 6-2, 6-3) to clinch a 4-2 FAU victory.

Mens Tennis

Notables:

To get ahead of impending weather, the match was moved up an hour, and after seniors Thomas Guy and Lapraille were honored, singles play began immediately
On the second court, Kevin Huempfner was in quickly for the first point for FAU (8-10), 6-1, 6-2
After Temple (11-5) tied it, Hunter Robbins followed with a straight-set win of his own, 6-3, 6-4 on No. 6
Finn Stodder made it 3-1 FAU, winning on No. 5, 6-2, 7-5
Temple gained another win, and had Lapraille not prevailed on No. 1, the match would have extended to doubles
Here is Lapraille's winning point:

Max with the winner on No. 1 to clinch the day!! pic.twitter.com/TfZAo8uSkI
— FAU Men's Tennis (@FAUMTennis) April 19, 2021

Quotable
Head Coach Ricardo Gonzalez:
"Today was another tough battle. I am pleased with the way we competed. This win today was for our seniors Tommy and Max. We now need to focus on recovery and prepare for our first round of conference this Friday."

Highlights

Full Results:
FAU 4, Temple 2
Singles
1. Maxime Lapraille (FAU) def. Marin Delmas (MTEN) 5-7, 6-2, 6-3
2. Kevin Huempfner (FAU) def. Eric Biscoveanu (MTEN) 6-1, 6-2
3. Leo Rauin (MTEN) def. Alvaro Fernandez Horta (FAU) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
4. Louis Gorregues (MTEN) def. Filip Krolo (FAU) 6-2, 6-4
5. Finn Stodder (FAU) def. Thibault Frumholz (MTEN) 6-2, 7-5
6. Hunter Robbins (FAU) def. Juan Araoz (MTEN) 6-3, 6-4

What's Next:
The 2021 Conference USA Championship, in Charlotte, begins this Friday. Stay tuned for the league's official announcement, for seeding and the bracket, and FAU's opponent and match times.