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ACU's Hugo Abril and Adrian Smith win in No. 1 doubles
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Arizona Christian ACU (15-7)
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Winner Tennessee Wesleyan TWU (20-2)
Arizona Christian ACU
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Final
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Tennessee Wesleyan TWU
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Winner

Match Recap: Men's Tennis | | Natalie Lopez

ACU’s National Tournament Run Concludes Against Tennessee Wesleyan

Mobile, Ala.- Arizona Christian saw its season come to an end in the NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship, falling 4-0 to Tennessee Wesleyan University at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama. The Firestorm battled throughout the match against one of the nation's top teams, finishing the year with a 15-7 overall record after advancing to the national tournament.


RESULTS
  • Match Score: Arizona Christian - 0, Tennessee Wesleyan - 4
  • Records: Arizona Christian - 15-7, Tennessee Wesleyan - 20-2
  • Location: Mobile Tennis Center, Mobile, AL

Inside Box Score
  • Tennessee Wesleyan claimed the doubles point with wins on courts two and three, but ACU's No. 1 doubles pairing of Hugo Abril and Adrian Smith kept things competitive by winning their match, 6-1. 
  • In singles play, the Firestorm continued to fight despite the final score. Hugo Abril turned in one of ACU's strongest performances of the day at the No. 1 position, leading Tennessee Wesleyan's Lucas Grana after the opening set before the match went unfinished. Fenosoa Rasendra was also locked in a competitive battle at No. 5 singles when play was halted.
  • The Bulldogs secured victories at No. 2, No. 4 and No. 6 singles to clinch the team match and advance in the national tournament.
  • ACU lost the match, 0-4.
 
Thoughts from Coach Phil Carlisle
"This year was the most fun I've ever had as a coach. I've never been around a team that had more love for each other or more of a desire to compete for each other. I love this team and I'm so proud of them for everything they've accomplished and so grateful for everything they've done for our program and for me personally, but more than anything I'm just proud of who they are. They've had more of an impact on me than I ever could have had on them. I won't forget this group or this season for as long as I live." 

Next Up
Although the season comes to an end, the Firestorm can hang their hats on one of the most successful seasons in program history, winning the 2026 GSAC Men's Tennis Championship and having the third-most wins in a season.



 
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