Saint Francis Falls to Marian to Open League Play
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's tennis team opened Crossroads League play at No. 22 Marian University on Sunday, February 22. The Cougars were defeated 7-0 by the Knights.
Hugo Gonzalez Cabanas and Gerard Cuixart competed at No. 2 doubles, falling in a tight 7-6 decision.
In singles play, Juan Andres Wilches dropped a 6-2, 6-3 match to James Ashworth at the No. 1 spot. Jorge Cebria competed at No. 2 singles, falling 6-3, 6-1.
At No. 5 singles,Alvaro Adrio rebounded after a 6-0 first set but fell 6-4 in the second to Bogdan Precupesco.
Up next, the Saint Francis tennis teams will host Indiana University East at the Wildwood Racquet Club on Friday, February 27 at 1:00 p.m.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The academic structure at Saint Francis offers seven pathways: Humanities, Faith and Liberal Arts; Allied Health; Creative Arts and Digital Media; Education, Human Services and Community Care; Leadership and Business; Nursing; and Sciences and Medical Studies. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis delivers workforce development healthcare programs in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Gas City, Indianapolis, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. A National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Five-Star Champion of Character institution, Saint Francis has 21 athletic programs boasting three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.
