March 18, 2005

ARLINGTON, Texas - The doubles point proved to be the difference in the match as Columbia University capitalized on early scoring to defeat Texas-Arlington 4-3 Friday afternoon in men's tennis action at the UTA Tennis Center.

Niels Buksik and Ian Vazquez paired for the lone Maverick doubles win, an 8-6 decision over CU's Emary/Wallace.

Diego Mattar and Vazquez got things going for the Mavs, earning straight set victories at No. 3 and No. 5 singles, respectively. CU's Mark Clemente put a halt to Alberto Agis' nine-match winning streak with a 6-4, 6-3 win at the No. 4 position. Sandy Farquharson battled for a 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 win at the top singles position but it wasn't enough as Columbia strung together wins at No. 2 and No. 6 to edge the Mavs.

Texas-Arlington (5-7) returns to action Sunday when it plays host to Texas-Pan American at the UTA Tennis Center.

CU 4, UTA 3

1. Rao/Robbin (CU) def. Farquharson/Trimmier (UTA), 8-6
2. J. Moore/M. Moore (CU) def. Agis/Mattar (UTA), 8-4
3. Buksik/Vazquez (UTA) def. Emary/Wallace (CU), 8-6

1. Sandy Farquharson (UTA) def. Rao (CU) 6-3, 4-6, 6-1
2. Jimmy Moore (CU) def. Niels Buksik (UTA) 5-7, 7-6, 6-2
3. Diego Mattar (UTA) def. Rajeen Emary (CU) 6-4, 7-6
4. Mark Clemente (CU) def. Alberto Agis (UTA) 6-4, 6-3
5. Ian Vazquez (UTA) def. Jared Drucker (CU) 6-3, 6-4
6. Mike Accordino (CU) def. Felipe Acosta (UTA) 6-3, 6-7, 6-4

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