CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky men's tennis program fell to Horizon League opponent IUPUI Saturday evening, 5-2 inside the Five Seasons Sports Club. The Norse drop to 5-4 (0-1) overall this season, while the Jaguars improve to 5-12 (1-0).

Match Notables

• IUPUI began the afternoon capturing the doubles point over the Norse. 
• Northern Kentucky saw its first victory of the day from Brandon Ponomarew who defeated K. Kozerski 7-5, 6-2. 
• Trevor Ball picked up the second win for the Norse, defeating N. Day by a final score of 7-5, 6-4.
   

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IUPUI 5, Northern Kentucky 2

Doubles

1. Jochim / Jankowski (IUPUI) def. Emilien Burnel / Santiago Casamayor (NKU) 7-6
2. Benibo / Morehart (IUPUI) def. Tom Berry / Jorge Rodriguez (NKU) 7-6
3. Brandon Ponomarew / Trevor Ball (NKU) vs. Kozerski / Bailey (IUPUI) 6-6, unfinished

Order of Finish: 2, 1, -
 

Singles

1. A. Jochim (IUPUI) def. Emilien Burnel (NKU) 6-3, 6-3
2. S. Bailey (IUPUI) def. Jorge Rodriguez (NKU) 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 
3. Brandon Ponomarew (NKU) def. K. Kozerski (IUPUI) 7-5, 6-2
4. C. Morehart (IUPUI) def. Tom Berry (NKU) 4-6, 6-3, 7-6
5. B. Benibo (IUPUI) def. Santiago Casamayor (NKU) 6-3, 7-5
6. Trevor Ball (NKU) def. N. Day (IUPUI) 7-5, 6-4

Order of Finish: 1, 5, 3, 6, 2, 4

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Next Up
The Northern Kentucky men's team is right back at it tomorrow, Sunday, March 20 as the Norse will continue Horizon League play against UIC. Match time is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.