April 17, 2006
LOGAN, Utah-- - Utah State's men's tennis team lost a close match to Idaho State 4-3 here in Logan on Monday afternoon. The loss puts the Aggies at a 9-9 spring season record.
The Aggies started off strong by getting the doubles point with Johannes Zelle and Joao Pinho taking the No. 1 spot defeating Marc Pijoan and Pablo Garces 8-6. Idaho State took the No. 2 spot in doubles. Bryan Marchant and Michael Banks took the No. 3 spot defeating Ryo Sakamoto and Masimba Ruwo 8-0.
As for singles the Aggies struggled in the beginning but ended up winning the No. 5 and No. 6 spots. Jonas Tyden took the No. 5 spot defeating Alan Mohadeb 6-1, 6-0. Michael Banks took the No. 6 spot in singles defeating Idaho State's Brian Richman 6-1, 6-3.
The Aggies will be in action again on April 20 for the WAC Tournament in Boise, Idaho. The time for the tournament is TBA.
IDAHO STATE 4, UTAH STATE 3
Doubles:
#1 Johannes Zelle/Joao Pinho (USU) def. Marc Pijoan/Pablo Garces 8-6
#2 Alex Danikovic/Alan Mohadeb (ISU) def. Dantley Young/Jonas Tyden 8-4
#3 Bryan Marchant/Michael Banks (USU) def. Ryo Sakamoto/Masimba Ruwo 8-0
Singles:
#1 Marc Pijoan (ISU) def. Johannes Zelle 6-4, 6-2
#2 Alex Danikovis (ISU) def. Joao Pinho 7-6, 6-1
#3 Pablo Garces (ISU) def. Dantley Young 6-1, 3-6, 6-3
#4 Masimba Ruwo (ISU) def. Bryan Marchant 1-6, 6-1, 6-1
#5 Jonas Tyden (USU) def. Alan Mohadeb 6-1, 6-0
#6 Michael Banks (USU) def. Brian Richman 6-1, 6-3
