Friday, April 15
Omaha, Neb.
4:00 PM
Creighton University
6
vs
1
Doane
Photo by: Mark Kuhlmann
Men’s Tennis Ends Regular Season With 6-1 Victory On Friday Against Doane
4/15/2022 8:14:00 PM | Men's Tennis
The Bluejays end the regular season with an 8-9 record.
OMAHA, Neb. – The Creighton men's tennis team closed the regular season with a 6-1 victory over Doane on Friday at the Hanscom Tennis Center. The Bluejays also celebrated the accomplishments of their two seniors: Jose Oscar Diaz and Stratton Brown.
Creighton improved to 8-9 this season with the win, while Doane fell to 8-5 on the year.
"It was a solid match to end the regular season," said head coach Tom Lilly. "Stratton competed but didn't have his A game and his strong forehand let him down too many times against a player who was doing a lot of good things and playing well. Jose and Stratton have both had great careers and have done a fantastic job on and off the court for us."
Creighton gained an early 1-0 edge on Friday with wins at the No. 1 and No. 3 doubles positions to claim the first point of the match. Diaz and Matthew Lanahan combined for a 6-1 win at the top position, while Ethan Neil and Brown teamed up for a 6-0 win at the No. 3 slots. Shin Inoue and Zack Maline also paired up for a 6-2 victory at the No. 2 doubles position for the Bluejays.
During singles action, Creighton won in straight-sets at five of the six single positions.
Lanahan started the singles results by not dropping a game on the way to a 6-0, 6-0 win at the No. 4 singles slot. Inoue shortly after secured a 6-2, 6-0 straight-sets win at the No. 2 slot to push the Bluejays lead out to 3-0.
Diaz then clinched the match for the Bluejays by earning a 6-1, 6-4 triumph at the No. 3 singles position. It was the fourth time this season Diaz has clinched the match for the Bluejays.
Neil extended the Bluejays lead out to 5-0 with a 6-0, 6-1 straight-sets victory at the No. 5 spot, while Maline won 6-0, 6-3 respectfully at the No. 6 singles position.
Doane closed out the match with a 7-5, 6-7, 10-7 win at the top singles positions for their lone point of the match. It was the first point the Tigers had earned on the Bluejays since at least late 1970's.
Creighton returns to the courts next Friday for the start of the BIG EAST Championships in Cayce, South Carolina.
Doane (Neb.) vs Creighton (Apr 15, 2022)
Creighton 6, Doane (Neb.) 1
Apr 15, 2022 at Omaha, Neb. (Hanscom Tennis Center)
Creighton improved to 8-9 this season with the win, while Doane fell to 8-5 on the year.
"It was a solid match to end the regular season," said head coach Tom Lilly. "Stratton competed but didn't have his A game and his strong forehand let him down too many times against a player who was doing a lot of good things and playing well. Jose and Stratton have both had great careers and have done a fantastic job on and off the court for us."
Creighton gained an early 1-0 edge on Friday with wins at the No. 1 and No. 3 doubles positions to claim the first point of the match. Diaz and Matthew Lanahan combined for a 6-1 win at the top position, while Ethan Neil and Brown teamed up for a 6-0 win at the No. 3 slots. Shin Inoue and Zack Maline also paired up for a 6-2 victory at the No. 2 doubles position for the Bluejays.
During singles action, Creighton won in straight-sets at five of the six single positions.
Lanahan started the singles results by not dropping a game on the way to a 6-0, 6-0 win at the No. 4 singles slot. Inoue shortly after secured a 6-2, 6-0 straight-sets win at the No. 2 slot to push the Bluejays lead out to 3-0.
Diaz then clinched the match for the Bluejays by earning a 6-1, 6-4 triumph at the No. 3 singles position. It was the fourth time this season Diaz has clinched the match for the Bluejays.
Neil extended the Bluejays lead out to 5-0 with a 6-0, 6-1 straight-sets victory at the No. 5 spot, while Maline won 6-0, 6-3 respectfully at the No. 6 singles position.
Doane closed out the match with a 7-5, 6-7, 10-7 win at the top singles positions for their lone point of the match. It was the first point the Tigers had earned on the Bluejays since at least late 1970's.
Creighton returns to the courts next Friday for the start of the BIG EAST Championships in Cayce, South Carolina.
Doane (Neb.) vs Creighton (Apr 15, 2022)
Creighton 6, Doane (Neb.) 1
Apr 15, 2022 at Omaha, Neb. (Hanscom Tennis Center)
| Singles competition |
| 1. Jorge Chevez (DOANEM) def. Stratton Brown (CU) 7-5, 6-7, 10-7 |
| 2. Shin Inoue (CU) def. Jose Purizaca (DOANEM) 6-2, 6-0 |
| 3. Jose Oscar Diaz (CU) def. Federico Infante (DOANEM) 6-1, 6-4 |
| 4. Matthew Lanahan (CU) def. Henrique Sakoda (DOANEM) 6-0, 6-0 |
| 5. Ethan Neil (CU) def. Sam Coy (DOANEM) 6-0, 6-1 |
| 6. Zack Maline (CU) def. Donat Beke (DOANEM) 6-0, 6-3 |
| Doubles competition |
| 1. Jose Oscar Diaz/Matthew Lanahan (CU) def. Jose Purizaca/Federico Infante (DOANEM) 6-1 |
| 2. Shin Inoue/Zack Maline (CU) def. Jorge Chevez/Donat Beke (DOANEM) 6-2 |
| 3. Ethan Neil/Stratton Brown (CU) def. Sam Coy/Henrique Sakoda (DOANEM) 6-0 |
| Match Notes |
| Doane (Neb.) 8-5 |
| Creighton 8-9 |
| Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (4,2,3,5,6,1) |
| T-2:50 A-115 |
Team Stats
#1 Doubles Match
#2 Doubles Match
#3 Doubles Match
Order of Finish:
1,3,2
#1 Singles Match
123
Jorge Chevez / 0 [DOANEM]
7610
577
#2 Singles Match
12
Jose Purizaca / 0 [DOANEM]
20
66
#3 Singles Match
12
Federico Infante / 0 [DOANEM]
14
66
#4 Singles Match
12
Henrique Sakoda / 0 [DOANEM]
00
66
#5 Singles Match
12
Sam Coy / 0 [DOANEM]
01
66
#6 Singles Match
12
Donat Beke / 0 [DOANEM]
03
66
Order of Finish:
4,2,3,5,6,1
Players Mentioned
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