Men's Tennis Upends Nationally Ranked Wayne State, 5-4

April 3, 2011

Clinton Twp., Mich. - The Grand Valley State men's tennis team handed 37th-ranked Wayne State their first conference setback of the season with a 5-4 victory today, moving the Lakers to 7-1 in the GLIAC and 13-9 overall. Senior Philipp Claus extended his singles winning streak to 11, taking the #2 flight by a 6-4, 6-4 score. He is now 15-6 on the year and a perfect 8-0 in GLIAC play. Junior Marc Roesslein also took the top flight in singles by a 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) score to help lead the Lakers to victory.

Josh Kazdan was the other singles winner, taking his #6 flight by a 6-1, 3-6, 6-0 score. Roesslein and Trey Keating teamed up to take down the Warriors' top doubles combination by an 8-5 score. Claus combined with Andrew Darrell to win the #2 doubles match by a 9-7 score. As a team, Claus and Darrell are 12-8 overall with a 6-2 mark in GLIAC play.

The Lakers wrap up the GLIAC season with a match at perennial powerhouse Northwood on Wednesday, April 6th at 1 p.m. Northwood is currently undefeated in GLIAC play.

Grand Valley State 5, #37 Wayne State 4
Apr 03, 2011 at Clinton Twp., Mich. (PeachTree Tennis Club)

Singles competition

1. Marc Roesslein (GV) def. Thomas Ducret (WSU) 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)

2. Philipp Claus (GV) def. Aman Gill (WSU) 6-4, 6-4

3. Michael FitzGerald (WSU) def. Andrew Darrell (GV) 6-4, 7-6, 8-6

4. Oscar Gamarra (WSU) def. Benny Delgado-Rochas (GV) 6-3, 6-2

5. Melvin Joseph (WSU) def. Bryan Hodges (GV) 6-4, 6-2

6. Josh Kazdan (GV) def. Eric Szydlowski (WSU) 6-1, 3-6, 6-0

Doubles competition

1. Marc Roesslein/Trey Keating (GV) def. Melvin Joseph/Aman Gill (WSU) 8-5

2. Andrew Darrell/Philipp Claus (GV) def. Thomas Ducret/Michael FitzGerald (WSU) 9-7

3. Oscar Gamarra/Alec Attala (WSU) def. Josh Kazdan/Benny Delgado-Rochas (GV) 8-6

Match Notes

Grand Valley State 13-9, 7-1 GLIAC; Regional ranking #9

Wayne State 12-5, 4-1 GLIAC; National ranking #37; Regional ranking #5

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