Emporia State Men's Tennis Sweeps Newman to Open MIAA Play

March 29, 2025-The #31 Emporia State men swept Newman to open up MIAA play on Saturday afternoon at the Kossover Family Tennis Complex.
 
Hachem Fahem and Roko Kacer got Emporia State off to a good start with a 6-2 win at #3 doubles.  The Jets evened doubles with a 6-2 win at #1, making the #2 slot the deciding match for the point. Anton Sarunic and Luke West won 7-2 in the tiebreaker to give the Hornets the early 1-0 lead.
 
Alexis Mattenberger quickly gave Emporia State a 2-0 lead with a 6-3, 6-2 win at #3 singles followed by a 6-1, 6-4 win at #4 by Diego Calvo.  Sarunic showed why he is ranked #13 in the nation by coming from behind to post a 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 win at #1 singles to clinch the dual victory.  Mostafa Elbasnaly followed him with a 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 win at #2 singles.  Kacer won 6-4, 6-1 at #5 and Fahem won 6-1, 6-2 at #6 to complete the sweep.
 
The Hornets improved to 9-3 on the year and 1-0 in the MIAA.  They will be back in action on Friday, November 4 when they travel to #36 Neb.-Kearney.  First serve from Harmon Park in Kearney, Neb. is set for 2:00 p.m.
 
NOTES
The win snapped a five dual losing streak to the Jets dating back to 2018.