New Orleans, La. | The Alabama State men's tennis program was victorious over Alcorn State, 4-0, at the City Park Tennis Center on Saturday in the second round of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament.

The Match

• Juan Rodriguez and David J. Grandinot opened the day with a 6-1 win on court two against Isaac Santitto and Luka Rodic
• Sam Bajracharya and Ruan Du Preez captured a 6-2 win against Dakota Fernandez and Nikola Kijac moments later on court one to clinch the double points
• Matis Amier was the first Alabama State player to post a win in singles play after Luka Andonov retired due to injury
• Kristofer Johnson followed on court five, going 6-0, 6-0 against Isaac Santitto
• Ruan Du Preez closed out the match with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Nikola Kijac

Up Next

Alabama State will compete in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament Championship match against Jackson State at 1 p.m. at the City Park Tennis Center in New Orleans, La

Alabama State University 4, Alcorn State University 0

Singles competition
1. Dakota Fernandez (ALCM) vs. David J. Grandinot (ASUM) no result
2. Ruan Du Preez (ASUM) def. Nikola Kijac (ALCM) 6-1, 6-0
3. Luka Rodic (ALCM) vs. Sam Bajracharya (ASUM) no result
4. Matis Amier (ASUM) def. Luka Andonov (ALCM) 6-1, 1-0, retired
5. Kristofer Johnson (ASUM) def. Isaac Santitto (ALCM) 6-0, 6-0
6. Arne Sohmer (ALCM) vs. Juan Rodriguez (ASUM) no result

Doubles competition
1. Sam Bajracharya/Ruan Du Preez (ASUM) def. Dakota Fernandez/Nikola Kijac (ALCM) 6-2
2. Juan Rodriguez/David J. Grandinot (ASUM) def. Isaac Santitto/Luka Rodic (ALCM) 6-1
3. Luka Andonov/Arne Sohmer (ALCM) vs. Matis Amier/Alexandre Verlaguet (ASUM) no result

Match Notes:
Alcorn State University 5-21
Alabama State University 10-11
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1); Singles (4,5,2)
2023 Southwestern Athletic Conference Men's Tennis Championships
Semifinals