THIBODAUX, La. – UIC's men's tennis (7-11, 2-1 Southland) return home from a two-match road trip in Louisiana with a win. The Flames fell to New Orleans, the defending Southland Conference champs on Tuesday. They bounced back to defeat Nicholls State on Wednesday.

It was the first time UIC competed against both teams, but the Flames knew the matchup against the Privateers (9-5, 2-0) would be a tough one. The Flames fell short against the top team in the conference, with a final score of 6-1. Aleksa Bucan represented UIC well, beating Karim Al-Amin of UNO 6-2, 6-3 at singles number two.
 
NICHOLLS STATE RESULTS

DOUBLES

• At the #1 position, Miroslav Cvjetan and Jai Vallurupalli outscored Harry Collins and Ilian Borlee of Nicholls State 6-2.
• Aleksa Bucan and Ammar Wazir were on the wrong end, losing 3-6 to their opponents.
• Artem Iermolov and Pelle Strandberg were able to outbeat Lukas Morand and Antonio Sasso 4-6 to secure the doubles point for UIC.

SINGLES

• Kevin Kruzel came out strong for the Flames at the #6 position, winning 6-1, 6-2 over his opponent.
• Aleksa Bucan dominated at #2, with a score of 6-1, 6-3, continuing to push UIC ahead.
• At singles #5, Ammar Wazir came up short 4-6, 4-6.
• Gustavo Schwebel came out of a tiebreaker as a winner over Quentin Lamothe 6-3, 7-6, 10-8 at singles number four.
• At singles number three, Miroslav Cvjetan lost 4-6, 3-6. Nicholls State remained in the match.
• Pelle Strandberg finished out strong for the Flames at position #1. He fought back from losing a set against Omar Morsy 2-6, 7-6, 7-5, 6-3.

 
UP NEXT

UIC has a quick turnaround, as they prepare for another match on Saturday, March 25. The Flames take on Lamar in Beaumont, Texas.