MT: Mavs run past Mustangs on Wednesday

Feb. 12, 2014

ARLINGTON, Texas - The UT Arlington men's tennis team overcame defeat at the No. 1 position to down Midwestern State 6-1 on Wednesday at the UTA Tennis Center.

"It was a tough match, they came out swinging," UT Arlington coach Diego Benitez said. "They are a solid team so I am very happy with the way that we handled the situation. We have had some good practices and that is helping us in close matches."

The Mavericks swept the Mustangs 2-0 in doubles action. Carolos Arbiza and Javier Perez defeated the No. 1 doubles team from MSU 6-3. Austin Robles and Daniel Armengol won 6-1.

The lone defeat for the Mavericks came in singles as Marek Pesicka fell 6-5, 6-3.

Armengol, Sebastian Erimicioiu, Mario Muniesa and Robles all won in singles against Midwestern State.

The Mavericks continue play on Sunday at 10 a.m. against metroplex rival TCU at the UTA Tennis Center.

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Players Mentioned

Mario Muniesa: Sophomore; 3L

Daniel Armengol: 6' 2"; Freshman; HS

Austin Robles: 6' 2"; Sophomore; TR

Sebastian Erimicioiu: 5' 8"; Freshman; HS

Javier Perez: 5' 9"; Junior; TR

Marek Pesicka: 6' 3"; Freshman; HS

Players Mentioned

Mario Muniesa
: Sophomore; 3L

Daniel Armengol
: 6' 2"; Freshman; HS

Austin Robles
: 6' 2"; Sophomore; TR

Sebastian Erimicioiu
: 5' 8"; Freshman; HS

Javier Perez
: 5' 9"; Junior; TR

Marek Pesicka
: 6' 3"; Freshman; HS