ROCKFORD, Ill. – Omaha men's tennis dropped a neutral site match to Cleveland State on Saturday afternoon in Rockford, Ill. The Mavericks are 3-6 overall and 0-1 in Summit League play. The Vikings improved to 4-2 overall.
UNO had its chances to pick up the doubles point, but CSU was able to sweep all three matches to earn the point. At No. 1, Colin Buckley and Ignace Warson fell to Joe VanMeter and Andre Mick 6-3. Matt Dunn and Alex Woodward played a close match at No. 2 doubles, but fell 6-3. In the closest doubles match, Erik Anderson and John Ellis came up just short at No. 3, 6-4.
Omaha was unable to stop Cleveland State's momentum in singles. On the No. 1 court, Buckley pushed Mirko Radosevic to the limit, but lost 6-2, 7-6 (3). Dunn put forth a strong effort at No. 2 singles against Colton Buffington before falling 6-3, 6-4. Minic and Anderson lost by identical scores at No. 4 and No. 5 singles 6-3, 6-2.
The Mavericks have a week off before hosting Creighton on Sunday, Feb. 28. First serve is set for 5 p.m. at the Miracle Hill Tennis Center.
Cleveland State 7, Omaha Mavericks 0 (Feb 13, 2016 at Rockford, Ill.)
Singles competition
1. Mirko Radosevic (CSU) def. Colin Buckley (OMAHA) 6-2, 7-6 (7-3)
2. Colton Buffington (CSU) def. Matt Dunn (OMAHA) 6-3, 6-4
3. Joe VanMeter (CSU) def. Alex Woodward (OMAHA) 6-2, 6-1
4. Benjamin Slade (CSU) def. Marko Minic (OMAHA) 6-3, 6-2
5. Andre Mick (CSU) def. Erik Anderson (OMAHA) 6-3, 6-2
6. William Malm (CSU) def. John Ellis (OMAHA) 6-2, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Joe VanMeter/Andre Mick (CSU) def. Colin Buckley/Ignace Warson (OMAHA) 6-3
2. Kevin Goth/Benjamin Slade (CSU) def. Matt Dunn/Alex Woodward (OMAHA) 6-3
3. Colton Buffington/William Malm (CSU) def. Erik Anderson/John Ellis (OMAHA) 6-4
Match Notes
Omaha Mavericks 3-6
Cleveland State 4-2
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (1,6,4,5,2,3)
