March 11, 2013
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By Mike Garabedian
UCFAthletics.com
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - Coming off back-to-back victories for the first time since Feb. 17, the UCF men's tennis team is set to compete against Army Tuesday at home. First serve is 2 p.m. at the UCF Tennis Complex and admission is free to the public.
After defeating UC-Irvine (4-3) and Cleveland State (6-1) in consecutive matches, the Knights are now 8-6 on the season, including a 5-1 record at home.
Senior Jorge Blasco is currently riding a season-high six-match singles winning-streak and has not lost since Feb. 15. All at the No. 1 slot, he has now won nine of his last 10 matches, including a 6-4, 6-4, victory over No. 71 ranked Derick Seddiqui of No. 36 San Diego State.
Francesc Aulina has won three singles matches in a row and eight overall for the season, good for the second most wins on the team.
"Our squad continues to play solid tennis at home," UCF head coach Bobby Cashman said. "We need to continue the inspired play and build off the momentum of previous success."
Army is 8-3 on the season, last playing and losing against Appalachian State, 5-2, Sunday. UCF defeated Army 6-1 at home last season and is a combined 3-2 against the school from West Point.
The Knights are 1-0 during this nine-match home stint.