STOCKTON, Calif. – The Pacific men's tennis team split the squad this week, traveling to the UC Davis Aggie Invitational and ITA All Americans in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
"Great event for us to test our ability on a national level," said Head Coach
Robin Goodman. "We came away with wins and losses, but, most importantly, lots to learn. As we move into regionals on Thursday, we must continue to have a process-focused attitude."
Micah Erwin,
Manroop Saini and
Coby McCaig traveled to Davis to compete in the Aggie Invitational.
In the Grey Draw, Erwin dominated, going 4-0, and only one set went to seven points. Saini found similar success in the White Draw, winning three straight matches to advance to the finals. Saini won the first set in the finals but ultimately fell (4-6, 6-0, 6-4) to Coleton Hootman. In the Gold Draw, McCaig lost in the first round.
In doubles, the Tigers competed in the Gold Draw. McCaig and Saini won their first two matchups to make it to the semi-finals of the draw, losing to the eventual champions. Erwin cruised to a round-one win with his partner Matthew Rodriguez. The duo fell in the second round.
The Tigers sent
Peter Alam,
Ran Amar,
Terence Das and
Andre Rodeia to ITA All Americans in Tulsa. In the first round of play, Alam won (6-1, 6-3), Amar won (2-6, 6-2, 6-3), and Das won (5-7, 6-4, 6-3). Rodeia lost his first-round matchup (6-4, 6-1). In the consolation bracket, Rodeia was defeated in round one. Alam, Amar and Das battled in the second round but were all eventually defeated.