PHOENIX – The University of Hawai'i men's tennis team (1-7) fought hard but fell short in their first road match of the season against Grand Canyon University, 4-3 on Saturday at the GCU Tennis Facility.

The Antelopes won the doubles point by capturing wins on Courts No. 1 and 3 to take the early 1-0 lead.

UH's match was highlighted by its three singles wins. On the No. 2 court, Quinn Snyder continues to remain undefeated in singles play with a victory over Brice Patoux, 6-2, 7-5. Karl Collins gained his second win of the season against Antelopes' Matteo Lugari in three sets, 6-2, 2-6, 6-2. In the last match, rookie Tianhao Hou took down Finbar McGarvey in three sets, 6-7. 6-4, 1-0 (10-4).

The 'Bows will have a quick turnaround and face Montana St. tomorrow at 7:00 A.M. HT at the GCU Tennis Facility.

Grand Canyon 4, Hawai'i 3
GCU Tennis Facility – Phoenix, Arizona
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025

Singles Results
1. Nikita Volonski (GCU) def. Azuma Visaya (UH), 6-4, 6-2
2. Quinn Snyder (UH) def. Brice Patoux (GCU), 6-2, 7-5
3. Karl Collins (UH) def. Matteo Lugari (GCU), 6-2, 2-6, 6-2
4. Andreas Loizas (GCU) def. Andy Hernandez (UH), 6-2, 6-3
5. Tianhao Hou (UH) def. Finbar McGarvey 6-7, 6-4, 1-0 (10-4)
6. Diordan Macababbad (GCU) def. Sotha Urano (UH), 6-2, 6-2

Doubles Results
1. Patoux/Volonski (GCU) def. Visaya/Hou (UH), 6-3
2. Loizas/Macababbad (GCU) vs. Collins/Snyder (UH), DNF
3. Da Silva/Lugari (GCU) def. Urano/Hernandez (UH), 6-3

Match Notes
Hawai'i: 1-7
Grand Canyon: 5-2
Order of finish – Doubles: 1,3,2 / Singles: 6,4,2,1,3,5
 

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