Boise State
Nevada
Broncos Defeat Wolf Pack, Advance to Conference Final
4/26/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
April 26, 2014
FRESNO, Calif.--The Boise State men's tennis team defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack, 4-2 at the Sierra Sport and Racquet Club. Garrett Patton clinched the victory in the third set for Boise State when he defeated Nevada's Andrew Poustie on court four, 6-4, 0-6, 6-3.
The top-ranked Broncos quickly clinched the doubles point on Saturday evening. The No. 2 doubles team of Brendan McClain and Garrett Patton defeated Moez Chargui and Quentin Mege, 8-1. The win gave the duo their 17th win of the season. On court three, Toby Mitchell and Nathan Sereke defeated Fernando Sunago and Poustie, 8-4. With the win, the Mitchell and Sereke combination have won ten matches in a row.
Heading into singles play with the 1-0 lead, Nevada's Victor Ouvrard defeated Andy Bettles on court one, 6-2, 6-1. Nathan Sereke would regain the lead for the Broncos (2-1) with his 6-2, 6-2 victory over Chargui on court two.
On court five, Nevada's Ryan Andrada defeated Brendan McClain 6-2, 6-2. Thomas Tenreiro tilted the score again in favor of the Broncos. He was victorious on court three, defeating Mege 6-1, 6-4 and moved Boise State into the lead (3-2).
Soon after, Patton's win on court four sealed the match for the Broncos, 4-2. Patton is on a nine match winning streak and is 6-1 against conference opponents. Boise State is now 27-4 this season and 7-0 against Mountain West opponents.
Court six was abandoned once the match was decided. Toby Mitchell and Fernando Sunago were battling, as Mitchell won the first set 6-2, and Sunago was up 5-4 in the second set.
With the victory, the Broncos advance to their third-consecutive Mountain West Championship final. Boise State will play New Mexico, Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. (MT).
Final Match Summary
No. 25 Boise State (27-4, 7-0 MW) vs. Nevada (18-5, 4-3 MW)
April 24, 2014 at Fresno, Calif. (Sierra Sport and Racquet Club)
Mountain West Men's Championship Semifinal
No. 24 Boise State def. Nevada, 4-2
Doubles Results
1. Victor Ouvrard/Robert Allan (NEV) vs. Thomas Tenreiro/Andy Bettles (BSU) 7-4, unfinished
2. Brendan McClain/Garrett Patton(BSU) def. Moez Chargui/Quentin Mege (NEV) 8-1
3. Toby Mitchell/Nathan Sereke (BSU) def. Fernando Sunago/Andrew Poustie (NEV) 8-4
Order of finish: 2,3
Singles Results
1. Victor Ouvrard (NEV) def. No. 89 Andy Bettles (BSU) 6-2, 6-1
2. Nathan Sereke (BSU) def. Moez Chargui (NEV) 6-2, 6-2
3. Thomas Tenreiro (BSU) def. Quentin Mege (NEV) 6-1, 6-4
4. Garrett Patton (BSU) def. Andrew Poustie (NEV) 6-4, 0-6, 6-3
5. Ryan Andrada (NEV) def. Brendan McClain (BSU) 6-2, 6-2
6. Toby Mitchell (BSU) vs. Fernando Sunago (NEV) 6-2, 4-5 unfinished
Order of finish: 1,2,5,3,4
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