It's all about Heart as USF finds a way to defeat St. Mary's 4-3

The University of San Francisco Men's Tennis team proved why they will be a force to reckon with come Conference time April 20-22nd down in San Diego,CA as they willed themselves to a victory when the chips were down and out Monday afternoon at the Olympic Club. The Dons coming off a stinging defeat from last Saturday rebounded with a clutch doubles point and Matthew Berry, Tommy Tu, and Asaf Cohen stepping it up to clinch the dual match victory. The three showed tremendous heart as all matches were nailbiters and only a few points seperated each outcome. Cohen and Tu both down one set each dug deep with Cohen winning 6-3 in the third and Tu clinching the dual match with a 6-4 in the third victory.The Dons last match will be Saturday the 14th at 1p.m. against U.O.P. with a barbeque for all spectators. Come out and support as we celebrate the Lone Senior Matthew Berry in his final home match. Go Dons!!!

Dons Rally Past Saint Mary's in Men's Tennis 4-3; Host Pacific Saturday on Senior Day
Tu and Cohen Rally with three set wins; Berry wins again


April 9, 2007


The USF Dons got come from behind three set wins by Thong Tu and Asaf Cohen and a straight set win by Matthew Berry at number one in defeating Saint Mary's 4-3 in men's tennis Monday at the Olympic Club.

The match started with USF winning the doubles point with wins by the teams of Falko Huettenberger and Berry winning 8-6 and the combo of Tu and Mitch Del Rosario taking a 9-8 win.

At singles, USF again got a solid performance by Matthew Berry in a 7-6, 6-4 win over Joel Kusnierz. It was Berry's 24th win in 30 decisions this season.

The key to the victory was the three set, come from behind wins by Asaf Cohen and Thong Tu. Cohen lost the first set to Yury Platanov before taking a 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 win while Tu rallied from a first set loss to defeat Achim Christner 1-6, 6-4, 6-4.

USF hosts Pacific Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Olympic Club on senior day when Matthew Berry will be honored.


College Tennis
at the Olympic Club

SAN FRANCISCO 4, SAINT MARY'S 3
SINGLES COMPETITION
1. Matthew Berry (USF) def. Joel Kusnierz (SMC) 7-6, 6-4
2. Andre Sion (SMC) def. Falko Huettenberger (USF) 6-4, 6-3
3. Thong Tu (USF) def. Achim Christner (SMC) 1-6, 6-4, 6-4
4. Adam Fauvre (SMC) def. Rainer Nachbauer (USF) 6-4, 6-7 (10-2)
5. Asaf Cohen (USF) def. Yury Platanov 2-6, 6-4, 6-3
6. Andrea Zannoni (SMC) def. Einar Hart (USF) 6-3, 6-2
DOUBLES COMPETITION
1. Huetterberger/Berry (USF) d. Fauvre/Sion 8-6
2. Platanov/Kusnierz (UCF) def. Cohen/Nachbauer (USF) 8-4
3. Tu/Del Rosario (USF) def. Zannoni/Ozpinar(SMC) 9-8

Sacramento State Hornets Sting Dons 4-3 in a Heartbreaker

The Sacramento State Hornets squeezed past the Dons this afternoon in Sacramento,CA.The Dons will regroup this Monday afternoon at the Olympic Club with a key match up against WCC Opponent St. Mary's of Moraga. First match will start at 2p.m. The Dons are currently 9-12 on the season with two more home matches at the Olympic Club before West Coast Conference play takes place on the campus of the University of San Diego. Time to step it up.

Dons Fall 4-3 in Men's Tennis at Sacramento State, Host St. Mary's Monday
Matthew Berry again wins at number one


April 7, 2007


The USF men's tennis team lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at Sacramento State on Saturday, narrowing losing the doubles point and then taking three of the six singles matches.

In doubles play, the teams split the first two matches with Falko Huettenberger and Asaf Cohen winning 8-2 at number three. USF lost the number one doubles, and Torin Ching and Rainer Nachbauer lost 9-8 (9) at the third slot. This would eventually determine the match winner.

Matthew Berry won for the 23rd time in 29 matches with a 7-6, 6-3 decision over Xavier Barajas-Smith. Asaf Cohen took straight sets at number four and Rainer Nachbauer won at number five, winning in the third.

But USF failed to win the fourth point as the host Hornets took the two, three and six singles, finally clinching when Gabriel Loredo defeated Huettenberger at three singles.

USF hosts Saint Mary's Monday at the Olympic Club.


Match played at the Rio Del Oro Racquet Club in Sacramento.
#73 Sacramento State 4, San Francisco 3
DOUBLES
1. Stryhas/Loredo (SAC) def. Berry/Tu (USF), 8-4
2. Barajas-Smith/Van Dillen (SAC) def. Torin Ching/Nachbauer (USF), 9-8 (9)
3. Huettenberger/Cohen (USF) def. Foy/Lantin (SAC), 8-2
Order of Finish: 3, 1, 2

SINGLES
1. Matthew Berry (USF) def. Xavier Barajas-Smith (SAC), 7-6 (5), 6-3
2. Anton Stryhas (SAC) def. Thong Tu (USF), 6-4, 7-5
3. Gabriel Loredo (SAC) def. Falko Huettenberger (USF), 7-5, 3-6, 6-1
4. Asaf Cohen (USF) def. Warwick Foy (SAC), 6-4, 7-6 (6)
5. Rainer Nachbauer (USF) def. Hague Van Dillen (SAC), 4-6, 6-4, 6-1
6. Tim Lantin (SAC) def. Mitch Del Rosario (USF), 7-5, 6-2
Order of Finish: 6, 1, 2, 4, 5, 3

Dons are Denied Down in Santa Clara

The Men's tennis team put up a great fight again this afternoon and came up short with a 6-1 loss to #67 Santa Clara with 4 of the 6 matches going 3 sets. Unfortunately as my former teammate once said to his opponent "Close doesn't count man" the Dons will have to regroup and finish strong similar to last year during Conference time. The Dons recognize they have another important match with WCC Opponent St.Mary's on Monday the 9th at the Olympic Club. The Dons will see Santa Clara one more time and as the saying goes that the third time is the charm. No doubt in my mind we will be back to face them and this time will matter the most. History sometimes repeats itself. Stay tuned.

No. 67 Santa Clara def. San Francisco 6-1
Doubles: (Order of finish 2, 1, 3)
1. SCU Jan Macek/Kevin McQuaid def. USF Matthew Berry/Thong Tu 8-6
2. SCU Steven Benvenuto/Blane Shields def. USF Torin Ching/Rainer Nachbauer 8-5
3. SCU Brian Brogan/Jay Wong def. USF Asaf Cohen/Falko Huettenberger 8-5


Singles: (Order of finish 2, 4, 5, 3, 1, 6)
1. USF Matthew Berry def. SCU Brian Brogan , 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (6)
2. SCU Jan Macek def USF Falko Huettenberger 6-1, 6-4
3. SCU Jay Wong def. USF Thong Tu 4-6, 6-4, 7-5
4. SCU Blane Shields def. USF Asaf Cohen 7-5, 2-6, 6-1
5. SCU Tommy Hicks def. USF Rainer Nachbauer 6-2, 7-5
6. SCU Kenzo Hirakawa-Wong def. USF Mitch Del Rosario 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (5)

Buck Em Broncos

The University of San Francisco Men's Tennis Team had a solid practice on Wednesday afternoon and are primed to take what is rightfully theirs. Everyone knows what must be done and nows its a matter of just executing. We are the better team and are going to peak at the right time. So roll out the balls and let's getting this party started. It's not how you start but how you finish. Go Dons!!!

The Dons Come Away with a Split on Road Trip to Boise

The University of San Francisco Men's Tennis team split on their road trip last week in Boise,Idaho with wins over NAIA school Lewis and Clark College and #67 University of Central Florida. Tough losses to Ball State and WCC opponent University of Portland also occured as the Dons finished 7th in a field of 16. Next up for the Dons are the Santa Clars Broncos on April 5th, 2007 at the Degheri Tennis Center on the campus of SCU. Match time is 2:30p.m.

Boise State or Bust!!!!

The University of San Francisco Men's Tennis team is off to Boise State tomorrow afternoon to compete in the Boise State Red Lion Spring Break Tournament. The Dons will play three straight dual matches starting on Thursday afternoon against Lewis and Clark followed by Ball State or Montana on Friday and one more match on Saturday that has yet to be announced. The Dons will return back to the Bay Area with two WCC matches against Santa Clara University on April 5th at Santa Clara and St.Mary's of Moraga on Easter Sunday at the Olympic Club at 4p.m.



The No. 19 ranked Boise State University men’s tennis team will host the 16-team, double elimination, dual match style, Boise State Red Lion Spring Break Invitational Tournament, Mar. 28-31. The matches will be held at a variety of sites through Boise, Idaho, including the Appleton Tennis Center, Crane Creek, and the Boise Racquet and Swim Club.

Rain Rain Go Away

Today's rain prevented the USF Dons from playing their match against the U.S. Air Force Academy at the Olympic Club this afternoon. The Dons currently 7-8 on the season look to get back on track and may possibly make this match up early Wednesday morning before heading out to Boise State for a three match road trip.