NAU Men’s Tennis On the Road for Two California Matches

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (March 15, 2021) – Northern Arizona men's tennis (0-5) hits the road for two matches in Northern Calif. this week. The men will plan to play against the University of San Francisco tomorrow at 10 a.m. MST and begin Big Sky Conference play against Sacramento State Thursday at 11 a.m. MST. 

At the Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif., the Lumberjacks will look to face USF Wednesday, March 16 at 10 a.m. MST. The Dons currently hold a 3-1 record, winning twice over Big Sky opponent, Sacramento, on two separate dates (Feb. 10, 6-1; Feb. 26, 4-2). USF secured their second 6-1 win over UC Davis on Feb. 20. 

Most recently, San Francisco took their first loss of 4-0 to Fresno State on March 6. 

Looking at the two matches against Sac State, the Hornets clinched the doubles point in both games. 

However, USF responded to the Hornets clinching the doubles points by winning their singles courts. In their debut match on Feb. 10, the Dons swept all six courts. On the latter date, San Francisco clinched the match again with four singles wins.

In Sacramento against the Hornets, Northern Arizona will look to start Big Sky Conference play, March 19 at 11 a.m. MST. Sacramento State bears a 2-7 season record, earning victories over Nevada (Feb. 18, 4-3) and St. Mary's (March 12, 4-3). 

While Northern Arizona hasn't added onto its winning season record yet, individual Lumberjacks have seen various levels of success on the courts, earning individual victories. 

Junior Facundo Tumosa is one of the players who has accomplished two singles wins, as well as one doubles win with his partner, sophomore Alex Groves. 

Tumosa's most recent triumph was over Virginia Commonwealth's player, Charles Bertimon. On court No. 2, the Lumberjack achieved a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 three-set win. Proving the win as a compelling performance, Bertimon bested ITA team-ranked No. 17 ASU's Andrea Bolla on March 10.