MT: Mavs win 4-2 against SIU

March 29, 2014

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - UT Arlington men's tennis defeated Southern Illinois 4-2 Saturday morning on the second day of the Middle Tennessee Shootout.

The Mavericks (6-11) dropped the doubles point to the Salukis, but battled back during singles play.

Carlos Arbiza, Daniel Armengol and Mario Muniesa all won their singles matches to put the Mavericks up 3-2.

Freshman Daniel Echeverry took down his SIU opponent 6-4, 6-3 to pull his team ahead for a 4-2 for the win.

"I'm proud of the men, they have played two tough matches back-to-back," UT Arlington coach Diego Benitez said. "I'm happy for Echeverry who clinched for us with a determined win."

The Mavericks close out the Middle Tennessee Shootout Sunday at 8 a.m. against Sun Belt Conference opponent Troy.

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Players Mentioned

Mario Muniesa: Sophomore; 3L

Daniel Armengol: 6' 2"; Freshman; HS

Daniel Echeverry: 6' 3"; Freshman; HS

Carlos Arbiza: 5' 10"; Freshman; HS

Players Mentioned

Mario Muniesa
: Sophomore; 3L

Daniel Armengol
: 6' 2"; Freshman; HS

Daniel Echeverry
: 6' 3"; Freshman; HS

Carlos Arbiza
: 5' 10"; Freshman; HS