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Men's Tennis

MTEN | Gaels Host Aggies, Thunderbirds in First Home Matches of Season

Saint Mary's will host UC Davis and Southern Utah this weekend for their season home-opener.

MORAGA, Calif. — Saint Mary's (0-2) will look to earn their first win of the season as they return home to host UC Davis and Southern Utah at Timothy Korth Tennis Complex in a pair of matchups on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and Feb. 9.

More information can be found on the Gaels' schedule page and admission to the matches are free.

ABOUT THE GAELS
In their last match against UC Irvine, the Gaels picked up two victories in singles play, but ultimately fell 5-2 to the Anteaters. In the No. 4 singles slot, James Watt collected his first collegiate win as he defeated his opponent in a straight set 6-4, 6-4 win. Brian Lee also led the Gaels' efforts on Friday as he overcame his opponent in a hard fought match of three sets and won, 6-4, 1-6, 10-2.

On doubles courts, Daniel Krutik and Lee proved to play a close match, but were ultimately overcome by Anteater opponents Hansen/Gealer and fell, 6-4.

ABOUT THE AGGIES
UC Davis currently holds a 6-1 overall record and are coming off their first loss as they fell 6-1 in a double-header against USC. The Aggies were able to pick up two wins on doubles courts as Goulak/Thamma and Jalalil/Swanson each defeated their opposition and won 6-4 and 7-6 (4), respectively. Goulak and Thamma continue to lead the Aggies' efforts as they have a 9-1 record in the No. 1 doubles slot.

ABOUT THE THUNDERBIRDS
In their last match against University of California Riverside, Southern Utah won 5-2 to improve their overall record to 3-1. During the contest, the Thunderbirds claimed four victories in singles action and collected all three on doubles courts. Jonathan Morales leads the Thunderbirds as he holds a 3-0 record in the No. 2 and No. 3 singles slot. Southern Utah will play a pair of matches against Sonoma State and Sacramento State before heading to Moraga on Feb. 9.
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Players Mentioned

Daniel Krutik

Daniel Krutik

5' 8"
Senior
Brian Lee

Brian Lee

6' 0"
Senior
James Watt

James Watt

6' 9"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Daniel Krutik

Daniel Krutik

5' 8"
Senior
Brian Lee

Brian Lee

6' 0"
Senior
James Watt

James Watt

6' 9"
Freshman