Men's Tennis | 4/15/2017 7:50:00 PM

STATESBORO, Ga. – For the first time since 1983, the Georgia Southern men's tennis team posted a perfect 12-0 record at home in the friendly confines of the Wallis Tennis Center. The Eagles improved to an 18-11 record on the season and will await seeding for the Sun Belt Tournament. The Blue and White defeated Coastal Carolina 4-0, after Senior Dani Casablancas clinched the match on court four.
 
The Eagles jumped out to an early 1-0 lead following victories on courts three and five. Seniors Chris Kerrigan and Casablancas fell 6-1 to their opponents. The Blue and White would keep momentum and put the pressure on the Chants. Stefano Di Aloy defeated his opponent in straight sets, as did teammate Artemie Amari to cap off an impressive victory at home.
 
The Eagles will now wait until Monday evening when they will find out what seed they will get in the Sun Belt Tournament. The Tournament will begin April 21 and run through April 23 in New Orleans.
 
SINGLES RESULTS
 
Alcala def. Velickovic DNF 4-6, 2-5
Landin def.Faria DNF 7-6, 5-2
Di Aloy def. Schneider 6-1, 6-0
Casablancas def. Talic 6-3, 6-1
Finkelstein def. Migliano DNF 7-5, 4-1
Amari def. Ortega 6-3, 6-0
 
DOUBLES RESULTS
 
Faria/Velickovic def. Kerrigan/Casablancas 6-1
Finkelstein/Landin def. Talic/Schneider 6-3
Di Aloy/Amari def. Migliano/Cori 6-1

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