SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The University of Illinois Springfield men's tennis team shut out Illinois Valley, 9-0, on Friday afternoon at the Springfield Racquet and Fitness Club.

Freshman Gerard Carpinell and Santiago Predraza paired up for an 8-0 victory in the No. 2 doubles spot, while Cole Buehnerkemper and Hayden Esker grabbed an 8-3 win.

In singles, Carpinell defeated Gustavo Lorado, 6-2, 6-2, in the No. 1 position, while Predraza did not drop a set against Broc Dodge at No. 4. Buehnerkemper and Esker both shut out their opponents in the No. 2 and No. 3 singles spots, respectively.

Sophomore Billy Shinn closed out the singles victories with another shutout against Stephan Horcar in No. 5.

Illinois Valley played shorthanded so the No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles were won by default.

The Prairie Stars are back in action on Friday, March 20 against Lewis & Clark Community College.


Singles competition
1. Gerard Carpinell (UIS) def. Gustavo Lorado (IV) 6-2, 6-2
2. Cole Buehnerkemper (UIS) def. David Dobrose (IV) 6-0, 6-0
3. Hayden Esker (UIS) def. Alex Koziel (IV) 6-0, 6-0
4. Santiago Pedraza (UIS) def. Broc Dodge (IV) 6-0, 6-0
5. Billy Shinn (UIS) def. Stephen Horcar (IV) 6-0, 6-0
6. Sean Courty (UIS) def. No player (IV), by default

Doubles competition
1. Cole Buehnerkemper/Hayden Esker (UIS) def. Gustavo Lorado/David Dobrose (IV) 8-3
2. Gerard Carpinell/Santiago Pedraza (UIS) def. Alex Koziel/Stephen Horcar (IV) 8-0
3. Grant Fitzsimmons/Aksell Dogan (UIS) def. No player/No player (IV), by default