DePaul University Athletics
Friday, February 18
Corpus Christi, Texas
5:30 P.M. CT
DePaul University
3
vs
4
New Mexico State
Feisty Comeback Bid Falls Short Late Friday Night
2/19/2022 1:07:00 AM | MEN'S TENNIS
Blue Demons edged 4-3 by New Mexico State at H-E-B Tournament of Champions
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Coach Matt Brothers and his team came so close to pulling off an inspiring comeback Friday night at the H-E-B Tournament of Champions.
The Blue Demons fell just short in a 4-3 loss to New Mexico State. They will face host Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at noon Saturday in the seventh-place match.
DePaul (4-4) fell behind 1-0 when the Aggies captured the doubles point.
The deficit grew to 3-1 when Vito Tonejc fires up his teammates with a dramatic 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 victory over Louis Menard at No. 1 singles after overcoming four match points.
That never-say-die comeback along with Marino Jakic's 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over Corey Clarke at No. 2 and Leon Huck's clutch 6-4, 7-5 decision over Luca Fe D'ostiaini evened the score at 3-3.
That's when the rally ended as New Mexico State (3-7) claimed the win after prevailing at No. 3 singles.
"What a crazy match," Brothers said. "We're down 3-1 and fought back to 3-3. Vito goes down four match points and brings it back for a huge win. We were ahead 5-2 in the third set of the final match but couldn't finish.
"It was a little frustrating, but the guys played better. We have transitioned well to outdoor tennis."
New Mexico State 4, DePaul 3
Feb. 18, 2022
Corpus Christi, Texas
Singles
1. Vito Tonejc (DPU) def. Louis Menard (NMSU) 3-6, 6-2, 7-5
2. Marino Jakic (DPU) def. Corey Clarke (NMSU) 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
3. Itay Feigin (NMSU) def. Tripp Tuff (DPU) 3-6, 6-2, 7-5
4. Martin Simecek (NMSU) def. Lars Peder Minsaas (DPU) 7-6, 6-3
5. Leon Huck (DPU) def. Luca Fe D'ostiaini (NMSU) 6-4, 7-5
6. Jordy Visser (NMSU) def. Matteo Iaquinto (DPU) 7-5, 6-3
Doubles
1. Corey Clarke/Gijs Akkermans (NMSU) def. Marino Jakic/Vito Tonejc (DPU) 6-3
2. Louis Menard/Jordy Visser (NMSU) def. Jona Gitschel/Lars Peder Minsaas (DPU) 6-3
3. Tripp Tuff/Matteo Iaquinto (DPU) vs. Martin Simecek/Luca Fe D'ostiaini (NMSU) 5-2, unfinished
Match Notes:
New Mexico State 3-7
DePaul 4-4
The Blue Demons fell just short in a 4-3 loss to New Mexico State. They will face host Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at noon Saturday in the seventh-place match.
DePaul (4-4) fell behind 1-0 when the Aggies captured the doubles point.
The deficit grew to 3-1 when Vito Tonejc fires up his teammates with a dramatic 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 victory over Louis Menard at No. 1 singles after overcoming four match points.
That never-say-die comeback along with Marino Jakic's 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over Corey Clarke at No. 2 and Leon Huck's clutch 6-4, 7-5 decision over Luca Fe D'ostiaini evened the score at 3-3.
That's when the rally ended as New Mexico State (3-7) claimed the win after prevailing at No. 3 singles.
"What a crazy match," Brothers said. "We're down 3-1 and fought back to 3-3. Vito goes down four match points and brings it back for a huge win. We were ahead 5-2 in the third set of the final match but couldn't finish.
"It was a little frustrating, but the guys played better. We have transitioned well to outdoor tennis."
New Mexico State 4, DePaul 3
Feb. 18, 2022
Corpus Christi, Texas
Singles
1. Vito Tonejc (DPU) def. Louis Menard (NMSU) 3-6, 6-2, 7-5
2. Marino Jakic (DPU) def. Corey Clarke (NMSU) 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
3. Itay Feigin (NMSU) def. Tripp Tuff (DPU) 3-6, 6-2, 7-5
4. Martin Simecek (NMSU) def. Lars Peder Minsaas (DPU) 7-6, 6-3
5. Leon Huck (DPU) def. Luca Fe D'ostiaini (NMSU) 6-4, 7-5
6. Jordy Visser (NMSU) def. Matteo Iaquinto (DPU) 7-5, 6-3
Doubles
1. Corey Clarke/Gijs Akkermans (NMSU) def. Marino Jakic/Vito Tonejc (DPU) 6-3
2. Louis Menard/Jordy Visser (NMSU) def. Jona Gitschel/Lars Peder Minsaas (DPU) 6-3
3. Tripp Tuff/Matteo Iaquinto (DPU) vs. Martin Simecek/Luca Fe D'ostiaini (NMSU) 5-2, unfinished
Match Notes:
New Mexico State 3-7
DePaul 4-4
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