TALLAHASSEE, FL– No. 20 NC State pulled off an impressive 4-3 win against No. 15 Florida State Sunday, Apr. 7 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Pack wrapped up its regular season road schedule with back to back wins this weekend against Miami, and Florida State.
Statement from Head Coach Kyle Spencer: “Great Weekend for our group! its always tough on the road in the ACC but the guys stuck together and had fantastic enthusiasm for each other which got us through both matches this weekend. Excited for the matches next weekend, and welcoming back our alumni.”
The Pack headed north after starting off its weekend defeating Miami 4-2 Friday evening. Continuing the high spirits, the Pack headed into doubles play feeling the pressure early from the Seminoles. On court one No. 49 Martin Borisiouk, and Joe Wayand took two games in doubles play, but fell short to No. 33 Cornut- Chauvinc, and Dous-Karpenschif (FS) 6-2. Power duo Fons Van Sambeek and Braden Shick created space for the Pack on court five, challenging Jamie Connel, and Alex Bute in a 6-3 matchup, giving the Pack a lead in doubles play. Left on court three Robin Catry, and Luca Staeheli were tasked with closing out doubles. Batting it out the pair pushed through in a tight 7-5 match securing the doubles point for the Pack. With a lead heading into singles play, Senior No. 51 Robin Catry buckled down against No. 2 Cornut-Chauvinc (FS). Catry picked up the pace taking the next three games in the second set. Catry putting up a tough fight in the second set fell short in a tiebreaker 7-6 (4-7).
On court two No. 82 Braden Shick controlled the court against Loris Pourroy getting things started early, taking a 6-1 first set. Shick taking care of business 6-2 in the second set gave the Pack the first point in singles play. The Seminoles took charge to close up the gap taking wins on court three, and four bringing the score 3-2 with the Seminoles up by one. Freshman Jakub Katuch led in the first set 6-3 against Alex Bute. Eager to tie things up Katuch took the second set, 6-4 over Bute. With a win on court six the score was 3-3. Damien Salvestre, who made an impact on court five in the first set 6-4. Salvestre dropping the next set 5-7 was the last one remaining on the court with the overall score all tied up 3-3. Salvestre, dropping the first three games turned the match around coming back 6-3 in the third set to clinch the win for the Wolfpack.
Box Scores:
Singles competition
1. #2 A. Cornut-Chauvinc (FSU) def. #51 Robin Catry (NCSU) 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)
2. #82 Braden Shick (NCSU) def. Loris Pourroy (FSU) 6-1, 6-2
3. Jamie Connel (FSU) def. #103 Luca Staeheli (NCSU) 7-5, 6-4
4. Youcef Rihane (FSU) def. #66 Fons Van Sambeek (NCSU) 6-3, 6-1
5. Damien Salvestre (NCSU) def. J. Dous-Karpenschif (FSU) 6-4, 5-7, 6-4
6. Jakub Katuch (NCSU) def. Alex Bulte (FSU) 6-3, 6-4
Doubles competition
1. #33 A. Cornut-Chauvinc/J. Dous-Karpenschif (FSU) def. #49 Martin Borisiouk/Joseph Wayand (NCSU) 6-2
2. Robin Catry/Luca Staeheli (NCSU) def. Youcef Rihane/Loris Pourroy (FSU) 7-5
3. Fons Van Sambeek/Braden Shick (NCSU) def. Jamie Connel/Alex Bulte (FSU) 6-3
Up Next: The Pack will head into rivalry week taking on North Carolina Friday April 12, at 5:30 PM. Following Friday’s match the Pack will return Sunday to honor senior Robin Catry as the Pack take on the Duke Blue Devils Sunday April 14.
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