INDIANAPOLIS – The University of Indianapolis men's Tennis team overcame the Butler Bulldogs in a home match on Tuesday afternoon in the UIndy Tennis Center, extending the Hounds win streak to three.
A seat gripping round of doubles kept the two teams on the edge of their seats.
Tom Zeuch and
Zac Faveri fell to the dogs in a point for point battle, finishing final to end the close doubles match.
Yoann Viel and
Edgar Destouet took the lone double win 6-2.
The Hounds did not let that dull them though as they took six straight singles wins. Zuech took a close win in three sets, 7-6, 5-7, and 6-2 in the No. 1 spot. While Destouet took the win 6-0, 6-2 in the No. 4 position. Viel held the 2 position and took the win after a close first 7-5 set, and then closed out with a 6-4 second set.
Nikolaj Talimaa continued to prove his dominance on the singles court with a 6-2, 6-1 win.
"The energy was high. We had a rough start in the doubles, but I felt we came in strong," said head coach
Malik Tabet. "It came down to a couple of points in doubles, but our players didn't lose composure going into singles. I really enjoyed the energy they brought, and the results showed. Great match across the board and very happy with our team's intensity today."
UP NEXT
The Hounds will face off against #21 Washburn on Saturday in O'Fallon, Ill. At 7:30 p.m. ET.
