Williamsburg, KY – The #11 UC men's tennis team earned their second consecutive 6-1 victory, as they defeated the Milligan Buffaloes at the UC Tennis Complex on Saturday.

The Pats started strong, sweeping doubles play to earn the early 1-0 lead. Martin Muller and Hung Ju Wu earned the first win, with a dominant 6-1 victory over Carter Rigsby and Nathan Smiley at #1 doubles. Liam Savio and Gabriele Solda followed that up by defeating Stefan Macheiner and Brayden Kennedy at #3 doubles. Manuel Fernandez Guede and Lucas Duran closed doubles play with a 6-4 win over Thiago Petry and Gonzaga Lafarga.

Luis Marcos earned the first singles victory of the day for UC at #3 singles. The freshman defeated Nathan Smiley 6-4, 7-6 to put UC up 2-0.

The Buffs would take the next match at #2 singles to cut the deficit to 2-1.

Cumberlands bounced back with a three-set victory at #1 singles. Martin Muller picked up the win over Stefan Macheiner 7-5, 6-7, 6-t to put UC up 3-1.

Juanchi Alcon sealed the deal with a dominant 6-2, 6-0 victory over Justin Rigby at #5 singles.

With the game already won, the Pats continued to battle, taking the final two matches.

The Pats garnered another dominant victory, as Liam Savio defeated Marcos Moreno 6-1, 6-1 at #6 singles.

Pierluigi Cruypenninck earned the final win of the day at #4 singles to secure the 6-1 victory. The senior emerged victorious in a three-set battle against Thiago Petry 6-1, 6-7, 10-8.

UC is back in action on Tuesday, as they host (RV) Huntington University at the UC Tennis Complex.

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