GREENSBORO, N.C. – A change of scenery didn't distract FGCU's men's tennis team from its goal. Despite Friday's match at Elon being moved to Greensboro and to an indoor facility, the Eagles claimed a 4-2 win over the Phoenix.

FGCU (2-8) claimed four singles victories to clinch the match as the Eagles began a stretch of three matches in three days. Friday's match marked the first time FGCU and Elon have met on the courts.

Elon secured the doubles point with victories at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles. Nick Fisk and Charles Pilet defeated Stefan Correa and Pablo Paternostro 6-3 at No. 2 doubles, while Oskar Antinheimo and Rafael Ymer clinched the point with a 6-4 win over Mika Bunjes and Gustav Hasslegren at No. 3 doubles.

In singles play, the Eagles rebounded strongly. Stavros Hadjivarnava won for the third time in four decisions, opening with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Pilet at No. 4 singles. Paternostro added another point for the Green & Blue at No. 3 singles, defeating Antinheimo 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. The Phoenix responded at No. 2 singles, where Parichkov edged Baron in a tight three-set match, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5).

Povey then pushed Florida Gulf Coast ahead at No. 1 singles with a hard-fought 7-6 (7-5), 2-6, 6-4 win over Veljko Krstic. Bunjes sealed the team victory at No. 5 singles, overcoming Alonso Roca 7-6 (11-9), 6-2.

FGCU will remain in Greensboro to face UNC Greensboro on Saturday at 2 p.m.
 
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