FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (January 26, 2025) – NAU Men's Tennis grabbed a 5-0 victory against the UC Riverside Highlanders to finish the weekend and start the season, 2-0.
In the doubles part of the match, the Lumberjacks claimed the doubles point to take a 1-0 lead. No. 2 doubles pair of
Piotr Galus and Mateusz Lange were the first to finish by getting a 6-2 win. The pair found themselves down 2-1 and would win the next five games to take the set.
The duo of
Takumi Katsuda and
Ivan Perisic secured the doubles point, winning in a set that was decided by one break, 6-4. The No. 1 doubles team of
Jakub Prachar and
Dani Torres ended unfinished. The team was up a break at 5-4 in the set.
In singles, Torres was the first Lumberjack to finish, picking up a bagel in his 6-0, 6-3 win. Torres' game was strong all around with little to no weak spots.
Prachar also had a strong performance getting a 6-2, 6-1 victory. Prachar lost the first game of the win and moved the NAU advantage to 3-0.
Lange got a straight-set 6-3, 6-2 win at the No. 5 position. The win confirmed Lange's second win in the blue and gold and notched the team victory for NAU at 4-0.
Katsuda was the final player to finish grabbing a 6-2, 6-1 win, adding an extra point to end the day with a 5-0 Lumberjacks victory.
Head Coach
Maciej Bogusz said he is happy with the team starting 2-0.
"It's a great way to start the season," said Bogusz. "I am really happy with the team performance."
The next match for the Lumberjacks is against the Cal Poly Mustangs on Saturday, Feb.1. To stay up to date with NAU Men's Tennis, follow the Jacks on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
