Xavier University of Louisiana men's tennis

Men's Tennis

XULA topples William Carey for berth in SSAC final

Results

        MOBILE, Ala. — Xavier University of Louisiana men's tennis got revenge Friday against William Carey with a 4-1 victory against the Crusaders in the semifinals of the Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament.
        William Carey beat XULA 4-3 four weeks earlier. XULA never has lost twice in one season to the Crusaders.
        XULA — 13-9, ranked ninth in the NAIA and seeded third in this tournament — will play Middle Georgia for the championship at 10 a.m. Saturday at Copeland-Cox Mobile Tennis Center (851 Gaillard Drive, zip code 36608, phone 251-208-5181). Admission is free.
        Shaikh Abdullah and Megh Patel clinched the doubles point on the second court with their 6-3 victory against Tom Tillger and Eric Caleguer. Guillermo Coiras ended the dual when he defeated Juan Pulida Pinilla 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) at No. 6 singles.
        Middle Georgia, seeded first in the tournament and ranked fourth in the NAIA, defeated Mobile 4-0 in the other semifinal.

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Players Mentioned

Shaikh Abdullah

Shaikh Abdullah

5' 10"
Senior
3L
Guillermo Coiras

Guillermo Coiras

5' 11"
Sophomore
1L
Megh Patel

Megh Patel

5' 8"
Freshman
HS

Players Mentioned

Shaikh Abdullah

Shaikh Abdullah

5' 10"
Senior
3L
Guillermo Coiras

Guillermo Coiras

5' 11"
Sophomore
1L
Megh Patel

Megh Patel

5' 8"
Freshman
HS