Liberty Men Tennis Conquers Georgia Tech: In the heart of Atlanta, the Liberty men’s tennis team showcased their skills, securing victories in five out of nine matches at the Georgia Tech Invite on a Friday filled with fierce competition. The battles unfolded at the prestigious Ken Byers Tennis Complex, with the Flames standing tall among the seven teams vying for glory.
The day kicked off with a strong showing in doubles, where Liberty notched a 2-1 record. The Flames faced off against Georgia, with Chase Robinson and Lusi Felipe Miguel dominating Thomas Paulsell and Parker Jacques 8-4. Matija Samardzic and Ernst Gouws continued the winning streak, triumphing over Davis Taylor and Parker Mariencheck with an impressive 8-1 score.
As the sun set on the courts, the Flames transitioned to singles play. The showdown included matches against Georgia Tech, Alabama, and New Mexico. Robinson showcased his prowess with a flawless 2-0 record, concluding the day with a commanding 6-3, 7-5 victory against Rohan Sachdev.
Gouws added to the triumph, overcoming Georgia Tech’s Owen DeMuth in a gripping battle that ended 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5). In a face-off against Alabama’s Yair Sarouk, Liberty’s Longwe-Smit emerged victorious with a solid 6-3, 6-1 performance. Despite facing challenges from New Mexico, the Flames left their mark on the Georgia Tech Invite, setting the stage for more exciting tennis battles ahead.
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Our Reader’s Queries
When was the last time GT beat GA?
The Yellow Jackets have been unable to defeat the Bulldogs since 2016 and have not emerged victorious against Georgia in Atlanta since 1999. Throughout the 2000s, Georgia Tech has only managed to secure four wins against Georgia. Georgia is currently undefeated at 11-0 and recently concluded SEC play with a perfect 8-0 record, sealing the deal with a dominant win over Tennessee yesterday.
Who is the head coach of Liberty men’s tennis?
Coach Schwandt has led the Liberty Flames to consecutive ASUN titles in 2021 and 2022, earning them spots in the NCAA Team Championships both years. In 2023, the team also made history by winning the first-ever Universal Tennis NIT championship. Under Schwandt’s leadership, the Flames have achieved remarkable success in just six seasons.