Men’s Tennis Rallies to Defeat John Carroll

Box Score LAKELAND, Fla.—Looking to bounce back from its first loss of the season, the Fire men's tennis team got off to a rocky start.
 
Trailing 2-1 after doubles play, the Fire came up with wins at the top three singles spots, and a win by retirement at #6 for a 5-4 win over NCAA Division III John Carroll University.
 
At #1 singles, Jordan Harris ended up on top, winning the first set 7-5 and the last set 6-1, following a 6-2 setback in the second set. Freshman Max Nguyen won at #2 singles in straight sets (6-4, 6-1), and senior Andrew Dickens won easily at #3 singles 6-0, 6-1.
 
SEU's lone doubles point was locked up by Noah Rawls and Aaron Skingley at #2, winning the eight-game pro set 8-5.
 
The Fire return to action tomorrow morning in Kissimmee against Davenport.
 
#23 Southeastern 5, John Carroll 4
Singles competition
1. Jordan Harris (SEU) def. Jad Abdul-Aal (JCU) 7-5, 2-6, 6-1
2. Max Nguyen (SEU) def. David Sinense (JCU) 6-4, 6-1
3. Andrew Dickens (SEU) def. Alex Guthrie (JCU) 6-0, 6-1
4. Nick Sicilliano (JCU) def. Noah Rawls (SEU) 6-2, 6-2
5. Tyler Cole (JCU) def. Hunter Branstner (SEU) 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-5)
6. Mitchell Patterson (SEU) def. Scott Adsit (JCU) 6-4, retired
Doubles competition
1. Jad Abdul-Aal/David Sinense (JCU) def. Lucca Marcheschi/Andrew Dickens (SEU) 8-3
2. Noah Rawls/Aaron Skingley (SEU) def. Dillon O'Brien/Alex Guthrie (JCU) 8-5
3. Tyler Cole/Nick Sicilliano (JCU) def. Nathan Gangelhoff/Nicolas Ripoli (SEU) 8-3
Match Notes:
John Carroll 1-2
Southeastern 4-1; National ranking #23