Tim Handel

Men's Tennis

Lumberjacks Defeat Portland State In First Conference Match

PORTLAND, Ore. — Northern Arizona men's tennis picked up its first Big Sky Conference win, second of the season against the Portland State Vikings with a final score of 6-1 on Friday, Feb. 23.

The Lumberjacks increase to 2-4 on the season with their first win recorded against the New Mexico Lobos.

"We fought well today," Director of Tennis Ki Kroll said. "We had a good start in doubles."

Northern Arizona started off strong with Thomas Fisher and Felix Schumann picking up the first doubles win 6-2 over Portland State's Sam Roberts and Majeed Bukhari.

Before clinching, the 'Jacks fell at the No. 2 position; Tim Handel and Ruben Montano then finished it off with a 7-6 (4) clinch.

In singles, the Lumberjacks took the next three points, clinching the victory 4-0 before finishing out the remainder. NAU's Lucas Taylor, Schumann, Fisher, Handel and Montano bested their Viking opponents to finish the match 6-1.

"Portland was a tough team, but we maintained good energy and worked hard. It's a good start for the Big Sky Conference," said Kroll.

The 'Jacks will remain on the road to compete against the University of Oregon Ducks tomorrow, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m.
 
Results
Doubles
  1. Tim Handel/Ruben Montano (NAU) def. Avery West/Tommy Edwards (PSU) 7-6(4)
  2. Nathan Boniel/Gabe Souza (PSU) def. Lucas Taylor/Sebastian Eguez (NAU) 6-4
  3. Thomas Fisher/Felix Schumann (NAU) def. Sam Roberts/Majeed Bukhari (PSU) 6-2
Order of Finish:3, 2, 1
 
Singles
  1. Tim Handel (NAU) def. Nathan Boniel (PSU) 2-6, 6-4, 7-5
  2. Lucas Taylor (NAU) def. Avery West (PSU) 6-1, 6-0
  3. Thomas Fisher (NAU) def. Tommy Edwards (PSU) 7-6(5), 7-5
  4. Felix Schumann (NAU) def. Sam Roberts (PSU) 6-4, 6-3
  5. Otto Holtari (PSU) def. Sebastian Eguez (NAU) 6-4, 7-6(4)
  6. Ruben Montano (NAU) def. Gabe Souza (PSU) 6-3, 1-6, 1-0(10-8)
Order of Finish: 2, 4, 3*, 5, 1, 6
*Clinched Match
 
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Players Mentioned

Sebastian Eguez

Sebastian Eguez

Senior
Tom Fisher

Tom Fisher

Junior
Tim Handel

Tim Handel

Junior
Ruben Montano

Ruben Montano

Junior
Felix Schumann

Felix Schumann

Senior
Lucas Taylor

Lucas Taylor

Junior

Players Mentioned

Sebastian Eguez

Sebastian Eguez

Senior
Tom Fisher

Tom Fisher

Junior
Tim Handel

Tim Handel

Junior
Ruben Montano

Ruben Montano

Junior
Felix Schumann

Felix Schumann

Senior
Lucas Taylor

Lucas Taylor

Junior