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Dukes Top UNCG, NC Central on Spring Break Trip

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 | Box Score 3 PITTSBURGH - The Duquesne men's tennis team traveled south for its spring break, posting a 2-1 record with victories over UNC Greensboro (5-2) and North Carolina Central (4-1) while dropping a decision to Campbell. (1-6).

Dukes 5, UNC Greensboro 2
Duquesne came out strong in doubles competition, with Dane Bendel and Alejandro Rodriguez-Vidal winning at the No. 3 position  and at No. 3 with seniors Chris Corrao and Drew Akins after saving three match points.

In singles play, UNCG quickly came back at No. 4, picking up a 6-1 6-2 win. However, the Dukes carried momentum from doubles, as Alex Mascioli (No. 3), Jared Isaacs (No. 5), Dane Bendel (No. 6) each won in straight sets while Chris Corrao (No. 1) earned a win in three sets. Drew Akins lost a hard fought three-setter at No. 2 singles for Duquesne.

Campbell 6, Dukes 1
On a chilly day at Campbell, the Dukes fell 6-1 in what was their first match outdoors of the season. The Camels came out strong in doubles taking all three lines.

Duquesne's lone win came at No. 5 singles when Jared Isaacs picked up a 6-3, 6-1 victory.

Dukes 4, North Carolina Central 1
In doubles play, Duquesne took care of business when No. 1 pair Jared Isaacs and Alex Mascioli made quick work of NCCU's top doubles team by a score of 6-0. The Dukes' No. 2 duo of Chris Corrao and Drew Akins clinched the doubles point with a 6-2 win.

Alex Mascioli and Jared Isaacs both won in singles play in straight sets at No. 3 and No. 4. Chris Corrao dropped his match, while Drew Akins was still in play. NCCU forfeited its No. 6 match, which gave the 4-1 win for Duquesne to close out spring break play.
 

NEXT UP
Duquesne heads to Dayton, Ohio to face Fordham (March 22), Saint Louis (March 23) and the host Flyers (March 24).
 
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Players Mentioned

Drew Akins

Drew Akins

6' 0"
Senior
Dane Bendel

Dane Bendel

6' 0"
Senior
Chris Corrao

Chris Corrao

6' 0"
Senior
Jared Isaacs

Jared Isaacs

5' 10"
Junior
Alejandro Rodriguez-Vidal

Alejandro Rodriguez-Vidal

5' 10"
Sophomore
Xavier
Alex Mascioli

Alex Mascioli

5' 10"
Sophomore
Auburn

Players Mentioned

Drew Akins

Drew Akins

6' 0"
Senior
Dane Bendel

Dane Bendel

6' 0"
Senior
Chris Corrao

Chris Corrao

6' 0"
Senior
Jared Isaacs

Jared Isaacs

5' 10"
Junior
Alejandro Rodriguez-Vidal

Alejandro Rodriguez-Vidal

5' 10"
Sophomore
Xavier
Alex Mascioli

Alex Mascioli

5' 10"
Sophomore
Auburn

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