MIAMISBURG, Ohio - The University of Dayton men's tennis team bounced back from back-to-back losses with a resounding 4-1 victory over Eastern Kentucky University Sunday, Feb. 26 at the South Regency Tennis Center.

After narrowly dropping the doubles point, the Flyers got wins from seniors Connor Bruce (5-1, WR) and Matt DeMarco (6-1, 6-2) at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively, as well as sophomore Davis Phillips (6-1, 6-2) at No. 3 and junior Erik Eliasson (6-2, 6-2) at No. 5.

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"It was a great feeling to get the win today. Our team has been battling a couple of injuries the last few matches, so it took a strong performance to get the win today. These are the types of moments that make our team stronger and more ready for conference matches and the A-10 Championship." Junior Erik Eliasson

Singles
1. Connor Bruce (UD) def. Kristoffer Stahlbrand (EKU) 5-1, WR
2. Matt DeMarco (UD) def. Moritz Mayer (EKU) 6-1, 6-2
3. Davis Phillips (UD) def. Paul-Antoine Brazet (EKU) 6-1, 6-2
4. Eric Perkowski (UD) vs. J Anurag Reddy (EKU) 6-1, 3-3, unfinished
5. Erik Eliasson (UD) def. Arthur Bugeaud (EKU) 6-2, 6-2
6. Sai Dore (UD) vs. Zach White (EKU) 7-6(8), unfinished

Doubles
1. Connor Bruce/Matt DeMarco (UD) def. Kristoffer Stahlbrand/Arthur Bugeaud (EKU)  6-4
2. Moritz Mayer/Paul-Antoine Brazet (EKU) def. Davis Phillips/Sai Dore (UD) 7-6(7)
3. J Anurag Reddy/Zach White (EKU) def. Oliver Dunne/Eric Perkowski (UD) 6-2

MATCH NOTES
Dayton (8-7)
EKU (2-8)

UP NEXT
Dayton plays host to NCAA DII opponent Kentucky Wesleyan at the South Regency Tennis Center Friday, March 10 at 2:45 p.m.