Sun Devils Drop Match to OU

NORMAN, Okla. –  Sun Devil men’s tennis (8-3) fell short to No. 38 Oklahoma Friday night. Murphy Cassone and Max McKennon picked up the two singles points in No. 36 Arizona State’s 5-2 loss.

McKennon and his partner, Spencer Brachman defeated their doubles opponents first, leaving it courts one and three to finish the point out. The Sooners (8-5) grabbed an early lead after winning the remaining doubles matches.

OU would sweep the Sun Devils in singles, but as the dual played out Cassone and McKennon snagged three set victories on their respective court. 

Up Next

The Sun Devils head to Waco, Texas as they face Baylor on Sunday, March 5 with doubles beginning at noon MST.

#38 Oklahoma 5, #36 Arizona State 2

Singles competition

1. Murphy Cassone (ASU) def. Alex Martinez (OU) 3-6, 6-4, 6-2

2. Max McKennon (ASU) def. Jordan Hasson (OU) 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 (11-9) 

3. Siphos Montsi (OU) def. Jacob Bullard (ASU) 6-0, 6-2

4. Nathan Han (OU) def. Roi Ginat (ASU) 6-4, 6-3

5. Baptiste Anselmo (OU) def. Constantinos Koshis (ASU) 6-3, 6-2

6. Luis Alvarez (OU) def. Spencer Brachman (ASU) 7-6 (7-2), 6-0

Order of finish: (3,5,4,6,2,1)

Doubles

1. Baptiste Anselmo/Nathan Han (OU) def. Murphy Cassone/Jacob Bullard (ASU) 6-4

2. Max McKennon/Spencer Brachman (ASU) def. Luis Alvarez/Alex Martinez (OU) 6-2

3. Siphos Montsi/Jordan Hasson (OU) def. Roi Ginat/Constantinos Koshis (ASU) 7-6 (7-2)

Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3)