Fullerton, Calif.- On Friday, doubles was the difference in the match between Arizona Christian and Hope International as the teams split singles.  David Maas won his singles match to clinch the match.
 
Match Info

• Match score: Arizona Christian- 4, Hope International- 3
• Records: Arizona Christian- 6-3, 4-1 GSAC, Hope International- 4-7, 3-2 GSAC
• NAIA Rankings: Arizona Christian- RV, Hope International- not ranked

 
Inside Box Score

• Hugo Abril and Jonas Wand secured a 6-3 win in doubles one to start the match
• HIU won on court two before Maas and Harry Buttifant won doubles three with an extra game 7-5
• The Royals tied the match at one with a win on court three singles
• Josh Jones pushed the Firestorm ahead with a straight sets win on court two
• Singles one went in favor of HIU in three sets
• Martin Thomas dropped his first set before winning his last two sets
• Maas put in a little extra effort but won 7-5 in the first set before cruising 6-1 to lock up his singles and the team match

 
Thoughts from Coach Carlisle                                                            
"This was a gritty, gutsy win for the guys.  I know I say this a lot, but again this was a total team win. Every guy that played won a match today, and the guys off the court brought so much energy and really lifted us through some tough matches.  Not sure I have ever coached a more resilient group of guys. They just do not know how to quit and every time we are in a tight match there is a belief about them that you cannot teach. So proud of them for picking up another huge win."
 
Up Next
The ACU men will face No. 11 Westcliff on Saturday.  First serve will come from Matchpoint Tennis Academy at 12:00 pm.