Slugs Still in San Antonia but happy with the Trip

Dear Slug Tennis Fans, Our trip to San Antonio ended with a dramatic 5-4 victory over host Trinity University in a match that went the distance! Senior Brian Pybas showed great shotmaking and mental toughness in winning his doubles match with partner Parker Larsen coming back from an early break to win 8-5. Erich Konig and Sam Rodgers continued their great play of late with a resounding win at third doubles to claim the lead going into singles. Erik Rosner and Ian Stanley had a rough outing at two doubles caused in large part to their opponents great play. In singles Brian Pybas put us up 3-1 with a strong performance at one singles winning 6-4,6-4 playing with great focus and intesity. Parker Larsen dropped a straight set match at third singles to put the Tigers back in the match at 2-3. After dropping the first set Andre Halabi came storming back to win at four singles 6-4 in the third to put us a match away from clinching. Sam Rodgers lead early at five singles but lost his momentum and the match in straight sets as did Erik Rosner at six singles. With the match on the line Soph Erich Koenig was in a third set battle with Senior Bobby Cochenhougher who had beaten Erich in a beautiful match at the ITA National Indoor Team Championships. Erich was at his calm and composed best competing for each point in this highly entertaining match which he won 5-7, 6-4,6-4 to ice the match! I could not be more proud of his effort this weekend as he beat two players that he had lost to earlier this year. With Brian and Erich playing at this level we should have two of the top ranked players in the region. We got to the airport in plenty of time but our plane was delayed to the point where we missed our connecting flight so I am writing this post from and airport hotel. Great weekend where we learned a great deal and beat two of the top teams in our region. Our next big test will come on Thursday as we play Williams College followed by Sonoma State on Saturday. Thanks for all your help and support and Go Slugs! Best wishes, Coaches Hansen and Seeberger