DUBUQUE, Iowa --The Augustana Vikings men's tennis team picked up a road victory over the Dubuque Spartans on Saturday, winning by a score of 9-0.
The Vikings jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead after sweeping doubles play. At No. 2 and 3, the duos of
Timothee Philip/
Gustavo Fontenelle and
Arthur Mendes/
Arturo Asensio each won their matches by a score of 8-2, while
Gabriel Luna and
Arthur Hermange took the No. 1 spot with a final of 8-4.
All six singles were won in consecutive sets by Augustana to complete the 9-0 win. Philip at No. 3Â and Mendes at No. 4 each posted a flawless performances with 6-0, 6-0 wins, while Hermange, Luna and Fontenelle each earned one 6-0 victory on their way to their respective match wins.
Collin Bush grabbed a 6-3, 6-2 at No. 6 to close out the successful day for the Vikings.
"It is good to get back in the win column today," said head coach
David DeSimone. "This win was highlighted by the solid effort from all of our players. Each spot in the lineup took care of what they needed to do."
With the win, Augie improves to 3-3 on the season. The team will be back in action tomorrow at Illinois College. Start time is scheduled for noon.