Fresno State Athletics
`Dogs Defeat Half the Competition on Day One
9/27/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
By: Kimberly Fisher
kimfisher@csufresno.edu
GoBulldogs.com
Tulsa, Okla. -The Fresno State men's tennis team concluded the first day of the ITA All-American Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 27 in Tulsa, Okla.
In the first round of pre-qualifying singles, freshman Adam Glynn defeated Braxton Bates from Oral Roberts University 6-1, 6-2. Sophomore Eric Komati fell 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) to Louisville's Alex Gornet.
The second round of singles consisted of a defeat over Wake Forest by Glynn (6-2, 3-6, 6-4) and Junior Nikolas Papic concluded day one of the tournament with a 6-1, 6-2 loss to Oklahoma.
The ITA Men's All-American Tournament is hosted by the University of Tulsa and serves as the first major championship of the fall collegiate season.
Fresno State will return to the Michael D. Case Tennis Center tomorrow, Sept. 28 for day two of tournament play.
For updates and news from Tulsa follow the ITA on Twitter, @ITAtennis, the ITA Facebook page or the 2014 All-American Championship hubpage.
Day 1 Results
Pre-Qualifying Singles- First Round
Alex Gornet (Louisville) def. Eric Komate (Fresno State) 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5)
Adam Glynn (Frenso State) def. Braxton Bates (Oral Roberts University) 6-1, 6-2
Pre-Qualifying Singles- Second Round
Adam Glynn (Fresno State) def. Sam Bloom (Wake Forest) 6-2, 3-6, 6-4
Nick Papac (Oklahoma) def. Nikolas Papic (Fresno State) 6-1, 6-2
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