The Butler men's tennis team swept IUPUI, 7-0, on Monday at the West Indy Racquet Club. The win moves Butler to 2-1 to begin the season.
The Bulldogs got off to a strong start as
Thomas Brennan and
Alvaro Huete Vadillo teamed up to win their set 6-3. The No. 3 duo of
Rahulniket Konakanchi and
Zach Trimpe closed out the doubles point with a 7-6 set win.
Butler continued to play well in the singles, sweeping all six points. Brennan and Huete Vadillo won at the No. 1 and No. 2 in straight sets.
Nicolas Arts and Konakanchi matched their teammates performances by taking the No. 4 and No. 5 in straight sets as well.
Borja Miralles and Trimpe completed Butler's impressive showing by edging out their opponents in three sets at the No. 3 and No. 6.
Butler's next scheduled match is their home-opener on Friday, Jan. 20 when they host Youngstown State.
Match Results
Singles:
- Thomas Brennan (BU) def. Alex Jochim (IUPUI) 6-3, 6-4
- Alvaro Huete Vadillo (BU) def. Kamil Kozerski (IUPUI) 6-2, 7-6
- Borja Miralles (BU) def. Tom Ciszewski (IUPUI) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
- Nicolas Arts (BU) def. Colton Morehart (IUPUI) 7-6, 6-4
- Rahulniket Konakanchi (BU) def. Emil Jankowski (IUPUI) 6-4, 7-6
- Zach Trimpe (BU) def. Blessing Benibo (IUPUI) 0-6, 6-3, 6-3
Doubles:
- Thomas Brennan/Alvaro Huete Vadillo (BU) def. Alex Jochim/Emil Jankowski (IUPUI) 6-3
- Borja Miralles/Nicolas Arts (BU) def. Kamil Kozerski/Tom Ciszewski (IUPUI) 6-5, unfinished
- Rahulniket Konakanchi/Zach Trimpe (BU) def. Blessing Benibo/ Colton Morehart (IUPUI) 7-6