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Florida Men's Tennis Holds Off Vanderbilt, 4-3
Saturday, April 7, 2007 | Men's Tennis
For the second time this season, the University of Florida men's tennis team bounced back from dropping the doubles point to get a 4-3 win as the Gators edged Vanderbilt Friday afternoon in Gainesville.
With the victory, UF improved to 10-5 overall and 5-3 in Southeastern Conference play. The Commodores slipped to 8-11 overall and 2-7 in the league.
Vanderbilt got the early 1-0 lead by taking wins on the number two and three doubles courts. However, UF's Jesse Levine and Greg Ouellette (No. 6) improved to 12-2 on the season as they defeated Ryan Preston and Vijay Paul at the top of the order, 8-4.
Singles play saw the match tied on three occasions before senior Jordan Dolberg provided the clincher on court five as he outlasted Andy Mack (6-1, 3-6, 6-3). The win was Dolberg's first in his last four outings and was his fourth over an SEC opponent.
Levine, Ouellette and Geoffrey Barton provided the other Gator points. Levine (No. 3) evened the match for the first time at one each with a straight-set decision over Preston on court one. Levine's record went to 15-0 on the year and the win marked his 12th straight-set victory.
Ouellette (No. 10) also got his win in straight sets as he came away with a 6-2, 6-3 showing against Nik Cromydas on court two. The win was the sixth straight for the UF junior.
Barton picked up the first dual match win of his career with a 6-1, 7-5 win against Jordan Magarik on court six.
Florida closes the home portion of its schedule Sunday at 1 p.m. against Kentucky. Admission is free.
College Men's Tennis
Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex
Gainesville, Fla.
Friday, April 06, 2007
Final Score: No 18 Florida 4, No. 41 Vanderbilt, 3
Doubles
No. 1 Greg Ouellette-Jesse Levine (6), UF def. Ryan Preston-Vijay Paul, VU, 8-4
No. 2 Nik Cromydas-Evan Dufaux, VU, def. Dan Cash-Billy Mulligan, UF, 8-1
No. 3 Andy Mack-Jordan Magarik, VU def. Nestor Briceno-Geoffrey Barton, UF, 8-6
Singles
No. 1 Jesse Levine (3), UF def. Ryan Preston, VU, 6-1, 6-2
No. 2 Greg Ouellette (10), UF def. Nik Cromydas, VU, 6-2, 6-3
No. 3 Evan Dufaux, VU, def. Nestor Briceno, UF 6-3, 6-3
No. 4 Vijay Paul VU, def. Billy Mulligan, UF, 6-4, 7-5
No. 5 Jordan Dolberg, UF def. Andy Mack, VU, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3
No. 6 Geoffrey Barton, UF def. Jordan Magarik, VU, 6-1, 7-5
Order of Finish: Doubles - 2, 1, 3 Singles - 1, 3, 2, 6, 4, 5
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