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Bulls Defeat Northern Illinois 5-2 on Thursday
3/20/2025 3:57:00 PM | Men's Tennis
BUFFALO, NY – The University at Buffalo men's tennis team (10-5, 3-1 MAC) defeated Northern Illinois 5-2 at Miller Tennis Center on Thursday afternoon.
The Bulls got off to a great start as Theodoros Mitsakos and Michael Malkin cruised to a 6-2 win at second doubles and Faiz Nasyam and Emiliano Jorquera followed with a 6-2 victory of their own at the third position to give the Bulls a 1-0 lead.
UB continued their strong play in singles action as Daniils Snaiders dominated in a 6-0, 6-0 win at third singles and Malkin followed with a 6-3, 6-0 victory at the fourth position to put UB up 3-0. Nasyam then clinched the match Bulls with a 6-2, 6-1 victory at fifth singles. Jorquera rounded out the scoring for UB as he battled to 7-6, 4-6, 10-4 win at sixth singles.
Up next, Buffalo will conclude weekend action on Saturday, March 22 as they welcome UIC to Miller Tennis Center at 1pm.
For all the latest on UB men's tennis, follow @UBmenstennis on Twitter/X and Instagram and like the UB Men's Tennis Facebook page.
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The Bulls got off to a great start as Theodoros Mitsakos and Michael Malkin cruised to a 6-2 win at second doubles and Faiz Nasyam and Emiliano Jorquera followed with a 6-2 victory of their own at the third position to give the Bulls a 1-0 lead.
UB continued their strong play in singles action as Daniils Snaiders dominated in a 6-0, 6-0 win at third singles and Malkin followed with a 6-3, 6-0 victory at the fourth position to put UB up 3-0. Nasyam then clinched the match Bulls with a 6-2, 6-1 victory at fifth singles. Jorquera rounded out the scoring for UB as he battled to 7-6, 4-6, 10-4 win at sixth singles.
Up next, Buffalo will conclude weekend action on Saturday, March 22 as they welcome UIC to Miller Tennis Center at 1pm.
For all the latest on UB men's tennis, follow @UBmenstennis on Twitter/X and Instagram and like the UB Men's Tennis Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Blue & White Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
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