The University of Southern Indiana men’s tennis team defeated Lewis University, 7-2, Friday afternoon in Romeoville, Illinois. The win is the tenth in a row for the 45th ranked Screaming Eagles who improve to 15-3 on the season and 5-0 in Great Lakes Valley Conference competition. During the team’s current win streak, they have outscored opponents 84-6.
Two seniors continued their strong 2015-16 campaign in the conference win. Jack Joyce (Bournemouth, England) and Joel Stern (Mjoelby, Sweden) improved their undefeated record this year to 11-0 with their 8-3 win at number two doubles. Not to be outdone, junior Aaron Barris (Marietta, Georgia) and freshmanJames Hardiman (Blackwell Bristol, United Kingdom) earned an 8-3 win to push their record to 12-0 together this season.
Joyce was also able to pick up a win in singles play marking his 11th consecutive win. The 6-2, 6-0 victory for the senior improves his season record to 17-4. Hardiman improved his win streak to nine matches with a 6-2, 7-5 win at number three. Sealing the fifth victory of the contest for the Eagles was Stern who picked up the win at number four to improve his season record to 15-3.
Also getting wins for USI were juniors Paul Forichon (Nimes, France) and Barris. The two picked up wins at numbers five and six, respectively. Forichon pushed his win streak to nine straight matches and moved his season record to 17-3. Barris earned his tenth win of the season.
The Eagles now prepare for their final match of the season tomorrow in Indianapolis. USI will take on the University of Indianapolis who are currently first and second in the GLVC East Division Standings. The match, which is being held at Center Grove High School, will start at 1 p.m.
University of Southern Indiana Tennis
Southern Indiana vs Lewis Flyers (Apr 22, 2016)
#45 Southern Indiana 7, #39 Lewis Flyers 2
Apr 22, 2016 at Romeoville, IL (Jack Oremus Tennis Complex)
| Singles competition |
| 1. #40 Mate Srdanovic (LEWIS) def. Samuel Kiladejo (USI) 6-1, 6-1 |
| 2. Jack Joyce (USI) def. Alan Braschinsky (LEWIS) 6-2, 6-0 |
| 3. James Hardiman (USI) def. Andre Norasith (LEWIS) 6-2, 7-5 |
| 4. Joel Stern (USI) def. Brendan Peterson (LEWIS) 6-0, 6-1 |
| 5. Paul Forichon (USI) def. Chandler Stimpert (LEWIS) 6-2, 6-2 |
| 6. Aaron Barris (USI) def. Anton Levitin (LEWIS) 6-2, 6-2 |
| Doubles competition |
| 1. #14 Alan Braschinsky/Mate Srdanovic (LEWIS) def. Paul Forichon/Samuel Kiladejo (USI) 8-5 |
| 2. Jack Joyce/Joel Stern (USI) def. Brendan Peterson/Andre Norasith (LEWIS) 8-3 |
| 3. Aaron Barris/James Hardiman (USI) def. Chandler Stimpert/Anton Levitin (LEWIS) 8-3 |
| Match Notes |
| Southern Indiana 15-3, 5-0 GLVC; National ranking #45; Regional ranking #4 |
| Lewis Flyers 12-8, 4-2 GLVC; National ranking #39; Regional ranking #5 |
| Order of finish: Doubles (2,3,1); Singles (1,2,3,4,5,6) |
