BOISE- The Loyola Marymount men's tennis team (3-8) took a loss on the road in Boise to the No. 55 ranked Denver Pioneers, 1-4.
In doubles play, the Lions got off to an amazing start, as Toky Ranaivo and Jose Dominguez Alonso were able to pick up another victory on court two, while Arthur Pantino and Austin Di Giulio earned a dominating win on court three, to take a 1-0 lead over the Pioneers.
However, the Lions were not able to carry momentum into singles play as they fell short to continue their win streak.
The Lions are now 3-9 on the season.
#55 Denver 4, Loyola Marymount 1
Doubles Results
1. James Davis/Matt Summers (DEN) def. Charles Roberts/Thien Nguyen (LMU) 6-2
2. Toky Ranaivo/Jose Dominguez Alonso (LMU) def. Peter Sallay/Charlie Miller (DEN) 6-3
3. Arthur Pantino/Austin Di Giulio (LMU) def. Nico Herrero Cuesta/Daniel Krulig (DEN) 6-2
Singles Results
1. Nico Herrero Cuesta (DEN) def. Dane Esses (LMU) 6-3, 6-1
2. James Davis (DEN) def. Jose Dominguez Alonso (LMU) 6-3, 6-3
3. Matt Summers (DEN) def. Arthur Pantino (LMU) 6-1, 6-2
4. Peter Sallay (DEN) def. Emin Torlic (LMU) 6-4, 6-4
5. Austin Di Giulio (LMU) vs. Charlie Miller (DEN) no result
6. Toky Ranaivo (LMU) vs. Daniel Krulig (DEN) no result
Match Notes:
Loyola Marymount 3-9
Denver 7-6; National ranking #55
Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (3,1,2,4)
The Lions will continue their road trip in Boise, as they will face the Boise State Broncos on Sunday, Mar. 13 at 11:30 a.m. PST.