Cal Poly Men’s Tennis Falls to Boise State, Faces Tough Road Ahead
BOISE, Idaho — The Cal Poly men’s tennis team concluded its penultimate non-conference week with a 4-1 loss to No. 61 Boise State at the Appleton Tennis Center on Friday afternoon.
Mustangs Battle, But Broncos Prevail
Cal Poly’s overall record now stands at 8-5 as they prepare for their final week of non-conference play before entering Big West competition. The team faces a challenging schedule with ranked matchups against Denver on March 23 and Santa Clara on March 25.
Doubles Play Sets the Tone
Boise State (13-5) secured the doubles point, gaining an early advantage. The Broncos won matches on courts one and three. Jack Cross and Sean Kamyshev were defeated 6-0 in their doubles match. Luc Hoeijmans and Raz Haviv’s match was left unfinished as Boise State edged Jovan Lubbe and Leo Matthysen 6-4 at the top spot.
Singles Competition Sees Resilience
Despite the early deficit, the Mustangs demonstrated resilience in singles play. Senior Aaron Eliscu continued his strong performance, securing his co-leading eighth singles victory of the season with a 7-5, 7-5 win at court six.
Aaron Eliscu continued his stellar play, picking up his co-leading eighth singles victory of the season with a 7-5, 7-5 triumph at court six.
Jovan Lubbe’s three-match win streak was halted mid-contest. He was trailing 4-6, 3-4 when the match was abandoned, leaving his season record at 6-5. Luc Hoeijmans’ match at court one as well went unfinished, with the transfer down 5-7, 3-5. Hoeijmans currently holds an 8-3 overall record and shares the team lead in wins.
Challenges on Other Courts
Jack Cross lost his match at court four with a score of 6-3, 6-4, while Raz Haviv was defeated 6-3, 6-4 at court three. Sean Kamyshev completed the singles action with a 6-2, 6-3 loss at court five.
Looking Ahead
The Mustangs will continue their road trip with a match against Montana State in Boise before returning home to host No. 73 Denver on March 23 and then traveling to face No. 38 Santa Clara on March 25.
FAQ
- What is Cal Poly’s current overall record? 8-5
- Who won the doubles point against Cal Poly? Boise State
- Which two ranked teams will Cal Poly face in the coming weeks? Denver and Santa Clara
- Who secured a singles victory for Cal Poly against Boise State? Aaron Eliscu
Pro Tip
Maintaining momentum in doubles play is crucial for success in college tennis. A strong start in doubles can significantly impact the team’s confidence and overall performance.
The Mustangs will need to capitalize on their strengths and refine their strategies as they navigate this challenging stretch of non-conference matches before Big West play begins.