BRADENTON, Fla. – During the opening day of the 2022 Sunshine State Conference Tournament Championship, No. 3 Saint Leo, seeded fourth in the postseason tournament, defeated No. 26 Florida Southern, who is seeded fifth; 4-1. Friday evening's win raised the Lions' overall record to 18-4.
The Lions snatched the doubles point securing the first and third double flights.
Brad Eidenmuller raised the Green and Gold's lead to two taking the fifth singles match; 6-4, 6-1.
Luis Iriarte registered the third match point at the four spot; 6-1, 6-3.
Who else but No. 3 Burno Faletto made things official, capturing a three-set win over No. 69 Valentin Hertweck. Bruno recorded a 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 first set win for the 4-1 final.
Up Next
Saint Leo will meet No. 9 Lynn, seeded first in the SSC Tournament Championship, on Saturday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the IMG Academy.
Match Up History
These programs had a dramatic regular-season meeting down in Boca Raton, Fla. Not only were they battling each other on court but the weather delayed the match decision until the following day. On Sunday, April 3, Saint Leo edged Lynn 4-3 featuring
Brad Eidenmuller's huge win in sixth singles. (
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Last meeting during postseason play, Saint Leo rolled by Lynn, 4-0, in the opening match of the 2021 SSC Tournament Championship. (
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Important Links
SSC Tournament Bracket
https://sunshinestateconference.com/documents/2022/4/15//MTENBracket2022.pdf?id=1614
SSC Tennis Championship Central
https://sunshinestateconference.com/news/2022/4/17/general-championship-central-2022-ssc-mens-womens-tennis.aspx
Latest Nationally Ranking by the ITA
https://www.wearecollegetennis.com/2022/04/21/columbus-state-remains-no-1-in-latest-dii-mens-ita-collegiate-tennis-national-team-rankings-sponsored-by-tennis-point/
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