FORT MYERS, Fla. - Florida Gulf Coast University men's tennis fell just short to the University of North Alabama 4-3 on Sunday.
The Eagles lost the doubles point but immediately brought the action back at the Lions jumping out to wins on the first two singles courts to finish.
Pablo Paternostro continued his string of speedy finishes with a blistering 80-minute win, three and two.
Harry Michalowski showed considerable improvement getting a two-set victory on six, 6-3, 6-4.
The Lions fought back to take a 3-2 lead but Eagles were leading on all remaining courts.
Courts one and five were still in action and heading to a third set.
John Zakowski tied the match up with his victory on five, 7-6(2), 4-6, 6-3.
It all came down to court one. With the score four all, UNA got a break and eventually took the set, match, and team match.
Singles competition
1. Lachlan Brain (UNAM) def.
Hugo Magnusson (FGCU) 6-7 (4-7), 6-2, 6-4
2.
Pablo Paternostro (FGCU) def. Alberto Altur (UNAM) 6-3, 6-2
3. Izan Orgiles (UNAM) def. Phillipp Bosse (FGCU) 3-6, 6-3, 6-0
4. Birtan Duran (UNAM) def.
Mika Bunjes (FGCU) 6-4, 6-2
5.
John Zakowski (FGCU) def. Nazar Fedoryshyn (UNAM) 7-6 (7-2), 4-6, 6-3
6.
Harry Michalowski (FGCU) def. Federico Scotuzzi (UNAM) 6-3, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. Alberto Altur/Birtan Duran (UNAM) def.
Hugo Magnusson/
Eric Oncins (FGCU) 7-5
2. Nazar Fedoryshyn/Federico Scotuzzi (UNAM) def.
Pablo Paternostro/
Harry Michalowski (FGCU) 6-4
3. Izan Orgiles/Lachlan Brain (UNAM) def.
Ninad Raut/
John Zakowski (FGCU) 5-4 M
