March 29,
2008
Men's
Tennis Falls to UIC, 6-1
Chicago,
Ill.
--
The
Youngstown State men's tennis team
opened Horizon League play against
UIC on Saturday evening at the
Hinsdale Racquet Club. Senior Scott
Kathary picked up his fifth win of
the season at No. 1 singles and his
sixth win at No. 1 doubles in the
match-up against the Flames. But
Kathary's victories were not enough
in the 6-1 loss. Kathary
and teammate Ryan Trapp came out
strong at doubles beating Sebastian Lystad
and Bastian Harbo, 8-4. UIC went on
to take the early lead by winning at
No. 2 and 3 singles, 8-3 and 8-1.
In singles action, Kathary gave the
Penguins the only point of the match
with his 4-6, 6-3, 10-1 win over
Lystad. Trapp also extended his
match to three sets but lost 6-4,
5-7, 11-9 to Harbo.
The team will continue league play
tomorrow against Valpo. Match time
is set for Noon.
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