TEMPE – Arizona State men’s tennis (4-2) swept the weekend at Whiteman Tennis Center after defeating the Pepperdine Waves (1-5) on Sunday afternoon. The Sun Devils fell short in doubles, but were able to win four out of six single match victories to clinch overall, 4-3.
“To drop a doubles point against these guys (Pepperdine), that’s a tall order for the guys and to still win, is impressive,” head coach Matt Hill said. “We knew every match would be a really tough one. I’m proud of the way they kept the gas pedal on and fought until the end.”
ASU shined in the singles match, securing the necessary four points for the win. Freshman Constantinos Koshis was able to secure his second collegiate victory of the spring season after a 6-2, 6-2 victory on court three. Jacob Bullard claimed his match in three sets, tying the match. Shortly, Italian Nicola Cigna defeated his opponent in two sets to pick up the third point for the Sun Devils.
In a three set thriller, Kansas native Murphy Cassone won the last match of the day for the Sun Devils.
“It’s so awesome to see the community out here today,” Hill said. “This is why the program was brought back by Ray Anderson and Arizona State University, not to win, but for the alumni and the fans that show up for this program.”
UP NEXT
The Sun Devils will continue the action at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships on Feb. 17 in Chicago, IL.
DOUBLES
- Jacob Bullard/Murphy Cassone (ASU) vs. Daniel De Jonge/Tim Zeitvogel (Pepperdine). Daniel De Jonge/Tim Zeitvogel (Pepperdine), 7-6 (7-5)
- Constantinos Koshis/Nicola…
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