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SEMAN TENNIS
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Jackson State JSUM (#4 Seed)
4
Winner Alabama State ASUM (#1 Seed)
Jackson State JSUM
(#4 Seed)
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Final
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Alabama State ASUM
(#1 Seed)
Winner

Match Recap: Men's Tennis |

Alabama State defeats Jackson State to advance to SWAC Championship

NEW ORLEANS, La. | Alabama State continued with their winning play with a 4-0 win over Jackson State in the semifinal round of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Tennis Championships on Sunday afternoon.

The Hornets (9-5, 5-0 SWAC) dropped just a single set in doubles competition against the Tigers as Chris Andre and Juan Rodriguez won 6-4 at number three, followed by a 7-5 win by Ruan Du Preez and Assil Boussayri. The pairing of Alejo Calvis and Kristofer Johnson fell 3-6 at court one for the lone loss.

In singles play, Johnson picked up the first win at number 5 in straight sets 6-0, 6-1, while Calvis also won in straight sets at number (6-1, 6-2). Boussayri picked up the final point to by scores of 6-2, 6-2 to secure the Hornet win.

Alabama State returns to action on Monday, April 20 in New Orleans as they advance to the SWAC Men's Tennis Championship.

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