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Bloomsburg Men's Tennis Advances
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL The Bloomsburg University men's tennis team advanced to the Elite Eight Round at the NCAA Division II championships with a 5-0 win over Northwest Missouri State on Thursday.
In women's action, the Huskies lost to Metro State, 5-1, and finish their season with a mark of 13-6.
The Bloomsburg men, 20-3, will now face West Florida with a record of 26-0 at 8 a.m. on Friday.
In the match with Northwest Missouri State, the Huskies jumped out to a 3-0 lead after doubles. Mike McGrath and Aleks Kalezic remained undefeated at number two doubles (11-0) with an 8-4 win, while Mark Vellek and Kurt Caster improved to 12-1 with an 8-3 win at number three doubles.
In singles action, the Huskies put the match away with wins from Brian Bogus and Caster at number five and six respectively.
Doubles
1. Kris Shumway/Brian Bogus (B) def. Jon Sancez/Smith (NW), 8-4
2. Mike McGrath/Aleks Kalezic (B) def. Lander Panera/Alen Horvat (NW), 8-4
3. Mark Vellek/Kurt Caster (B) def. Mulwanda/Gorka Sanchez (NW), 8-3
Singles
1. DNF
2. DNF
3. DNF
4. DNF
5. Brian Bogus (B) def. J.J. Mulwanda (NW), 6-2, 6-2
6. Kurt Caster (B) def. Jarrod Smith (NW), 6-0, 6-1
