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POCATELLO, Idaho- The Idaho State men's tennis team is playing its best tennis at the right time of the year. The Bengals are 4-2 in their last six matches after Saturday afternoon's 4-3 win over Weber State in Ogden.
"Our team competed like champions today," Idaho State coach
Alexander Free said following the victory. "We knew what we had to do in order to be the top team by the end of the year and the guys executed. I'm super proud of Jaime. This was his senior moment and he's been a huge part of our family and our success this year."
The clinching point for the Bengals came at No. 3 singles when
Jaime Castillo-Lopez beat Arthur Serafim, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2.
The Bengals also got singles wins from
Hiroki Fujita at No. 4 singles. He beat Bo-Han Li, 6-2, 6-1.
Wikkus Robbertes earned a 6-4, 6-3 win over Brendan Barr at No. 6 singles.
The Bengals also won the doubles point at
Patrik Trhac and
Aleksander Petrovic won 6-4 at No. 1 doubles over Bo-Han Li and Michiel Van Schoor. Castillo-Lopez and
Gary Rendek won 6-2 over Brendan Barr and Kris Van Wyk.
Idaho State closes out its spring season on April 23 at 12 p.m. vs. Sacramento State. A win over the Hornets puts the Bengals in the conference tournament.
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