MORAGA, Calif. - The Gaels are heading into WCC play as they open the Conference here in Moraga, taking on Pacific this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and LMU on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
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THE DETAILSÂ
Saint Mary's (5-7) vs. Pacific (9-1)
Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Korth Tennis Courts – Moraga, Calif.
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Saint Mary's (5-7) vs. LMU (6-6)
Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Korth Tennis Courts – Moraga, Calif.
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LAST TIMEOUT
The Gaels are currently on a three game win streak, recently defeating Nevada 4-3.
The Gaels are heading into Conference play as they open the season here in Moraga, taking on Pacific this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and LMU on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
The Wolf Pack swept the doubles point and won the first singles match, taking a 2-0 lead. SMC changed the dynamic on the court when
Carlos Ramos Membrives took down Matheo Coupu in a 6-2, 6-1 win, followed by
Pierre Lieutaud defeating Greg Valente 6-3, 6-0 to even out the score.Â
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With a tied score,
Thibaud Maxant outlasted Nevada Edgar Destouet for a 7-5, 7-5 win, giving the Gaels a 3-2 lead. The Wolf Pack came back and put another point on the board.Â
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Saint Mary's
Diego Jarry did not disappoint. Jarry clinched the match with a 7-6 (8-6), 6-3 for his fourth win of the season. Maxant is now 7-5 on the year and Lieutaud moves up to 5-2.Â
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ABOUT PACIFIC
The Tigers are sitting on a 9-1 overall record so far this season with an eight game win streak, only losing to Oregon 4-0. In the doubles, No. 26 Tiger tandem senior Peter Alam and junior Justas Trainauskas are currently sitting at a 7-1 record this season, while duo Terence Das and Tiago Silva just won their fifth win together with a 5-2 overall doubles record.Â
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Alam is the Tiger to watch out for as he remains undefeated this season in the single matches, securing his sixth win of the year against UTSA just a couple of days ago. The senior Ran Amar is sitting at a 7-1 overall single match this season.Â
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ABOUT LMU
The Lions are currently coming out of a 10-11 2022-2023 season and currently are sitting at a .500 record of 6-6. LMU is 4-0 at home and 1-5 away. Over the past couple of matches, Max Wuelfing and Arthur Pantino have stood out securing single points for the Lions.Â
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