Feb. 14, 2015
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By Megan Herboth
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) - The No. 67 UCF men's tennis team came up short for the second time this weekend as Furman handed the Knights a 5-2 loss at the UNF Tennis Complex on Saturday afternoon.
In doubles action, Furman opened with a win on court three, but the Knights battled back with a 6-4 win at number one from sophomores Chris Barrus and Inaki Espindola. One the decisive court two, Adam Steryous and Cameron Green defeated sophomore Reece Acree and senior Francesc Aulina, 6-4, to take the doubles point.
The Paladins extended their lead with a 6-3, 6-3 win from Matt Browne over Espindola at number two singles. Aulina cut into the Furman lead with a 6-2, 6-4 win at number one singles, but the Paladins captured wins on courts six, three to earn the 5-2 win.
UCF drops to 5-6 on the season, while Furman improves to 2-7 overall. The Knights are back in action at the UCF Tennis Complex next weekend, hosting New Mexico State at 2 p.m. on Feb. 20.
Furman 5, #67 UCF 2
Singles competition
1. Francesc Aulina (UCF) def. Adam Steryous (FUR) 6-2, 6-4
2. Matt Browne (FUR) def. Inaki Espindola (UCF) 6-3, 6-3
3. Cameron Green (FUR) def. Chris Barrus (UCF) 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
4. Mariano Porter (UCF) def. Ben Horst (FUR) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
5. Jacob Behal (FUR) def. Jesse Flores (UCF) 6-4, 6-2
6. Juan Sheppard (FUR) def. Reece Acree (UCF) 6-4, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Chris Barrus/Inaki Espindola (UCF) def. Matt Browne/Ben Horst (FUR) 6-4
2. Adam Steryous/Cameron Green (FUR) def. Reece Acree/Francesc Aulina (UCF) 6-4
3. Jacob Behal/Stefan Rhodes (FUR) def. Mariano Porter/Jesse Flores (UCF) 6-2
Order of finish: Doubles (3,1,2); Singles (2,5,1,6,3,4)