San Diego, CA- Facing NCAA DII Point Loma for the second time in as many years, Arizona Christian pulled off the 4-3 win on Tuesday afternoon.  The Firestorm swept doubles before Junior Joel Medina sealed the victory with a three set win.  Senior Daniel Superlano and Sophomore Theo Preiswerk also won in singles.

Match Info

• Match score: Arizona Christian - 4, Point Loma Nazarene - 3
• Records: Arizona Christian - 8-0, Point Loma Nazarene - 1-4
• NAIA Rankings: Arizona Christian 12, Point Loma Nazarene - not ranked
• Location: PLNU Tennis Courts, San Diego, CA

Inside Box Score

• Firestorm made quick work of doubles two and three (winning 6-2 and 6-3)
• On doubles one, Enzo Douillac and Jesse Miritello needed a tie break to win 7-6
• Sea Lions won singles five to force a team tie
• Teams alternated wins for a 3-3 tie
• Medina dropped the first set (6-3) on court six before answering back 6-2 and 6-4 to clinch the team win

Scores v PLNU

Doubles

1. DOUILLAC, Enzo/MIRITELLO, Jesse (ACU) def. Thomas Dafcik/Yuki Okamoto (PLNU) 7-6 (7-4)

2. SUPERLANO, Daniel/MONTERROSO, Lucas (ACU) def. Scott Wheeler/Tim Soderman (PLNU) 6-3

3. PREISWERK, Theo/VASQUEZ, Andres (ACU) def. Mark Vasat/Mark Penner (PLNU) 6-2

Singles

1. #26 Thomas Dafcik (PLNU) def. DOUILLAC, Enzo (ACU) 6-4, 6-0

2. SUPERLANO, Daniel (ACU) def. Yuki Okamoto (PLNU) 6-3, 6-0

3. PREISWERK, Theo (ACU) def. Tim Soderman (PLNU) 6-2, 6-4

4. Scott Wheeler (PLNU) def. MIRITELLO, Jesse (ACU) 6-3, 7-5

5. Mark Vasat (PLNU) def. MONTERROSO, Lucas (ACU) 6-2, 6-2

6. MEDINA, Joel (ACU) def. Jasdeep Paintal (PLNU) 3-6, 6-2, 6-4

Thoughts from Coach Southern

"I couldn't think of a more exciting way to start the spring break.  It's always a privilege to play at Point Loma- one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. 

We came out and played some high level doubles and really set the town for the match.  Loma is a talented team that we knew would bounce back in singles.  Theo and Danny continue to take care of business in singles but Joel is the hero of today's match.  Stepping into the lineup for such a big match and winning the deciding point in a three set match is so impressive. 

We are looking forward to a little rest and enjoying the rest of spring break. Back at it next week against Hastings and Southwest.  Roll Storm!"

Up Next

On Monday, the Firestorm will host Hastings College at the Phoenix Tennis Center.  First serve is planned for 3:00 pm.