March 30, 2012

Results

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - After beginning play and then enduring a one-hour rain delay, the East Carolina men's tennis team fell to UAB, 4-2, on Friday on day one of the 2012 Conference USA Shootout. Due to wet conditions only singles matches were played.

Sophomore Joran Vliegen posted a straight set victory over Danny Manlow at No. 1 singles (7-6, 6-4), while fellow classmate Mario Martinez defeated Tom Puetz at No. 6 (6-1, 6-3). UAB also won each of its four matches in straight sets.

The Pirates return to action on Saturday, March 31 against Southern Miss.

UAB 4, East Carolina 2

Singles Results
No. 1 - Joran Vliegen (ECU) def. Danny Manlow (UAB) 7-6, 6-4
No. 2 - David Zimmerman (UAB) def. Niels Cleeren (ECU) 6-2, 6-0
No. 3 - Chris Helliar (UAB) def. Nicolas Soriano (ECU) 6-1, 6-3
No. 4 - Daniel Moser (UAB) def. John Schmitt (ECU) 6-1, 6-3
No. 5 - Lucas Dirube (UAB) def. Damien Brenard (ECU) 6-2, 7-6
No. 6 - Mario Martinez (ECU) def. Tom Puetz (UAB) 6-3, 6-1