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Winner Lander University LUM26 (8-2)
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Francis Marion University FMU (3-7)
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Lander University LUM26
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Francis Marion University FMU
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Ismail ElShafei MTENNIS 2026
Hailey Franklin

Match Recap: Men's Tennis | | Hailey Franklin - Assistant Sports Information Director

Lander Cruises Past Francis Marion 4-0 on the Road

FLORENCE, S.C. - No. 28 Lander delivered a dominant road performance Thursday afternoon, sweeping Francis Marion 4-0 at the Kassab Courts behind a strong showing in doubles and efficient closing in singles play.

The Bearcats (8-2) seized early momentum by claiming the doubles point over the Patriots (3-7) with victories at No. 3 and No. 1. Anton Krondell and Max Barriere set the tone with a 6-3 win over Adrian Calvo Guerrero and Diego Vega Espinosa at No. 3 doubles.

Nationally ranked duo, No. 8 Harry Pugh and Brendan Jayaprakash, followed with a 6-3 decision against Koldo Zuniga and Boris van Ruiten at No. 1, clinching the point.

Lander carried that momentum into singles, where it quickly put the match out of reach. Ismail ElShafei opened the singles scoring with a commanding 6-0, 6-0 victory over Calvo Guerrero at No. 5, finishing first.

Brendan Jayaprakash added another point shortly after, defeating Niklas Plath 6-2, 6-1 at No. 6.

No. 28 Harry Pugh sealed the match for the Bearcats at No. 1 singles, earning a decisive 6-1, 6-3 win over Miguel Maia to complete the sweep.

With the match decided, the remaining singles contests were left unfinished.

Lander opens Peach Belt Conference play Saturday, March 21 at 1 p.m., hosting Augusta at the Joe Cabri Tennis Center in Greenwood.
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