LEWISTON, Idaho – The Idaho State men's tennis team split a pair of matches over the weekend, falling 2–5 at Idaho on Saturday before bouncing back with a strong 5–2 victory at Lewis-Clark State on Sunday. The Bengals move to 6–8 overall and 0–2 in Big Sky Conference play following the weekend.
Idaho State at Idaho Match Report
(Saturday – Moscow, Idaho)
"Idaho was too good today," said head coach Oliver Good. "Credit to them for coming out and executing."
Doubles
Idaho secured the doubles point with victories on all three courts to take the early advantage in the rivalry matchup.
Singles
Idaho State claimed two singles victories, but the Vandals secured the remaining courts to close out the 5–2 dual win.
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No. 1 Singles: Valent De Pellegrin fell to Chetanna Amadike, 4–6, 5–7.
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No. 2 Singles: Sep de Visser defeated Paul Janson, 6–3, 6–2.
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No. 3 Singles: Sam Wensley fell to Mikolaj Lis, 2–6, 6–7.
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No. 4 Singles: Hayden Ciguenza fell to Gabriel Moroder, 2–6, 6–7.
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No. 5 Singles: Luka Vujacic defeated Sander Paradis, 6–3, 6–4.
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No. 6 Singles: Rafael Maya fell to Eric Wang, 2–6, 6–3, 0–1 (12–14).
Idaho State at Lewis-Clark State Match Report
(Sunday – Lewiston, Idaho)
Doubles
Idaho State secured the doubles point by winning two of the three courts, gaining early momentum in the dual.
Singles
The Bengals carried that momentum into singles play, winning four courts across the lineup to secure the 5–2 victory.
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No. 1 Singles: Valent De Pellegrin defeated Nell Rollin, 6–1, 6–4.
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No. 2 Singles: Sam Wensley defeated Pablo Herrera, 6–3, 6–3.
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No. 3 Singles: Lewie Bouman fell to R. Bonnet de Larbogne, 6–7 (6–8), 3–6.
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No. 4 Singles: Tyler Dalos defeated Giacomo Moreira, 6–2, 6–3.
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No. 5 Singles: Quentin Lamothe defeated Kevin Lu, 6–1, 6–1.
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No. 6 Singles: Jack Calleri fell to Gautam Balakrishnan, 3–6, 2–6.
Up Next
Idaho State continues Big Sky Conference play on Thursday, March 26th, hosting Portland State, before hosting Montana State on Saturday, March 28th.
