FORT MYERS, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) – The No. 48 UCF men's tennis team swept the singles lineup to defeat Florida Gulf Coast, 6-1, on Sunday afternoon at the FGCU Tennis Complex.
"We played a good match today in singles," head coach John Roddick said. "We did a nice job of winning six first sets."
In singles, No. 44 Korey Lovett posted a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Felipe Ramirez on the top court. Redshirt senior Harrison Richmond followed suit with a 6-3, 6-4 win against Oliver Landert at the No. 2 position.
A 6-3, 6-4 win against Mateo Ruiz gave junior Danny Kerznerman his 14th victory this season. Senior Chris Barrus added another straight-set victory at No. 4 singles with a 6-3, 7-5 win against Ezequiel Cerrini.
Senior Mariano Porter took the first set away from Javier Fernandez, 6-3, but dropped the second set 6-2. Porter won the third, 6-4.
Sophomore Kalman Boyd made quick work of Sam Chaffin, 6-2, 6-0, at the No. 6 spot.
"We need to be more aggressive in doubles," said Roddick. "We have to take more chances and be aggressive at the net. We are looking forward to a big match this weekend at Florida State."
Lovett and Kerznerman tallied the lone Knights doubles win at the No. 2 position. UCF downed Ruiz and Cerrini, 6-3.
UCF heads to Tallahassee next Sunday to take on No. 28 Florida State at 1 p.m.
Results (Order of Finish)
Doubles (1,2,3)
1). Oliver Landert/ Felipe Ramirez (FGCU) d. Harrison Richmond/ Marriano Porter (UCF), 6-1
2). Korey Lovett/ Danny Kerznerman (UCF) d. Mateo Ruiz/ Ezequiel Cerrini (FGCU), 6-3
3). Austin Bates/ Andres Alfonzo (FGCU) d. Enrique Paya/ Chris Barrus (UCF), 7-5
Singles (6,2,1,3,4,5)
1). No. 44 Korey Lovett (UCF) d. Felipe Ramirez (FGCU), 7-5, 6-4
2). Harrison Richmond (UCF) d. Oliiver Landert (FGCU), 6-3, 6-4
3). Danny Kerznerman (UCF) d. Mateo Ruiz (FGCU), 6-3, 6-4
4). Chris Barrus (UCF) d. Ezequiel Cerrini (FGCU), 6-3, 7-5
5). Mariano Porter (UCF) d. Javier Fernandez (FGCU), 6-3, 2-6, 6-4
6). Kalman Boyd (UCF) d. Sam Chaffin (FGCU), 6-2, 6-0
