LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. – The FGCU men's tennis team continued its strong performances at the Dick Vitale Lakewood Ranch Clay Court Classic over the weekend. FGCU finished with four singles victories and an appearance in the doubles semifinals.

"The fall is an opportunity for growth and development," said head coach CJ Weber. "I learned a lot about this team throughout this tough fall season. We will continue to get better and stronger this offseason to prepare for the spring. We will have plenty of opportunities to make a name for ourselves with a challenging schedule and hopefully, we will continue to grow along the journey." 

Oliver Landert (Naples, Fla./Florida Virtual School/Florida) and Mateo Ruiz (Bucaramanga, Colombia/Oklahoma State) picked up two wins in doubles to advance to the semifinals before falling to Florida. In singles, Landert, Ruiz, Ezequiel Cerrini (Sunny Isles Beach, Fla./Homeschool), and Javier Fernandez (Ibiza, Spain/IES CTEIB) all picked up first round singles wins but suffered defeats in the second round.

The Eagles concluded the fall Sunday afternoon in Lakewood Ranch and turned their attention to the spring season.

FULL RESULTS
Singles Results
Oliver Landert (FGCU) def. Christopher Fletcher (GW) 6-4, 6-4
Mattias Silmar (Michigan) def. Oliver Landert (FGCU) 6-0, 6-2
Mateo Ruiz (FGCU) def. Benjamin Tso (Unattached) 7-6, 6-4
Nicolas Rouanet (Louisville) def. Mateo Ruiz (FGCU) 6-2, 7-5
Ezequiel Cerrini (FGCU) def. Vuk Budic (Illinois) 6-7(0), 6-4, 6-2
Gabe Tishman (Michigan) def. Ezequiel Cerrini (FGCU) 7-6, 7-6(5), 6-3
Javier Fernandez (FGCU) def. Davey Roberts (Princeton) 7-6, 4-6, 5-0
Andres Andrade (Florida) def. Javier Fernandez (FGCU) 7-5, 6-4
Carter Lin (Michigan) def. Felipe Escobar (FGCU) 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
Enrique Paya (UCF) def. Felipe Escobar (FGCU) 6-4, 7-5
Doubles Results
Oliver Landert/Mateo Ruiz (FGCU) def. Gregory Durnham/Enrique Paya (UCF) 9-8
Oliver Landert/Mateo Ruiz (FGCU) def. Davis Crocker/Gabe Tishman (Michigan) 8-6
Andres Andrade/Jordan Belga (Florida) def. Oliver Landert/Mateo Ruiz (FGCU) 8-7(5)
Carter Lin/Mattis Silmar (Michigan) def. Austin Bates/Javier Fernandez (FGCU) 8-2
CJ WEBER
FGCU is led by CJ Weber who has coached 26 ASUN All-Conference selections since joining the Green and Blue in 2011. In his sixth year, Weber has compiled a 74-56 (.600) overall record and a 29-14 (.694) record in ASUN play. In 2014-15, Weber guided the Eagles to their first-ever ASUN Championship and first-ever ASUN Regular Season title after a program-best 17 wins. In his third season, Weber led Jordi Vives to a No. 35 national ranking, a nation-leading 14-match unbeaten streak and the round of 32 in the 2014 NCAA Tournament - the program's first appearance. The Eagles completed consecutive perfect ASUN seasons in 2016 and back-to-back conference titles as well as a second-straight Coach of the Year honor for Weber.
 
IRMA RELIEF DONATIONS
In the wake of Hurricane Irma, many individuals and families throughout Southwest Florida are still in desperate need of assistance. To aid in those relief efforts, FGCU Athletics will be collecting donations at all Eagle home games for the immediate future. Donation items most needed include: non-perishable food, clothing, household items and first-aid supplies. Additionally, those unable to attend upcoming home games can drop off donations in canisters located in the Alico Arena lobby. All donations will be given to those hardest hit in Lee and Collier counties.
 
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#FEEDFGCU
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