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Alex Woodward
3
Illinois State ILS (11-9, 0-4)
4
Winner Omaha OMAHA (8-12, 1-2)
Illinois State ILS
(11-9, 0-4)
3
Final
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Omaha OMAHA
(8-12, 1-2)
Winner

Match Recap: Men's Tennis |

Dunn, Woodward Lead Omaha Past Illinois State on Senior Day

OMAHA, Neb. - Seniors Matt Dunn and Alex Woodward picked up wins to lead Omaha over Illinois State 4-3 on Senior Day at Westside Tennis Courts.  With the win, the Mavericks moved to 8-12 (1-2 Summit League) overall, while the Redbirds dropped to 11-9 (0-4).

Omaha got off to a strong start by taking the doubles point.  Hugo Piles Ballester and Ethan Henry earned a 6-3 win at No. 3.  Dunn and Abdoul Ouattara clinched the doubles point with a 6-4 win at No. 2.

Omaha continued its momentum into singles action.  Piles Ballester was first off the court with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Jorge Adair Barta Quispe on court three. Dunn put the Mavericks ahead 3-0 with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Egehan Sertkaya.  Illinois State got on the board with a straight-set win on court four.

Woodward clinched the match for the Mavericks with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Cameron Petersen on court six.  The Redbirds took the final two matches on court to make the final 4-3.

Omaha returns to action tomorrow against North Dakota at Westside Courts.  First serve is scheduled for 11 a.m.
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