The Florida Atlantic University men’s tennis team defeated the Delaware Blue Hens 4-0 on March 26 in Boca Raton, Florida.
This win brings Florida Atlantic’s season record to 8-10 and maintains their undefeated streak against Delaware, now standing at 2-0 all-time. Delaware’s record falls to 12-5 after the match.
In doubles play, Lucca Pignaton and Vanja Hodzic secured a victory on court two with a score of 6-3. The doubles point was clinched shortly after by Simon Myslivec and Lucca Acioly, who won their match on court three by a score of 6-2. The first doubles court was left unfinished with Mark Havlicek and Marek Pazdera leading their opponents.
In singles competition, Marek Pazdera contributed to the team’s lead with a straight-set win on court two (6-1, 6-4). Simon Myslivec followed with another point for the Owls after winning his first set in a tiebreaker and closing out the second set at 6-4. Jan Kusy finished his match on court four with scores of 7-6(7-3), 6-0 as the team’s fight song played. Several other matches were abandoned once FAU had secured enough points for victory.
With only two matches remaining in their regular season schedule—both at home—the Owls are set to face No. 63 Liberty next on Sunday, March 29 at Kimberly V. Strauss Tennis Center.
