Elon University’s men’s tennis team secured a 7-0 victory over South Carolina State University on Friday, March 8, 2026, at the Elon Tennis Courts. The match marked a dominant performance by the Phoenix, continuing their strong start to the season. This win comes after South Carolina State faced a 4-0 loss to Wake Forest on March 1, according to NewsBreak.
The Elon Phoenix demonstrated strength across all courts, securing wins in both singles and doubles play. The team’s performance highlights their depth and skill, positioning them favorably as they move forward in the 2026 season. The match against South Carolina State provided an opportunity for Elon to refine their strategies and build momentum. Men’s tennis continues to be a competitive sport at the collegiate level, with teams like Elon and South Carolina State striving for excellence.
Match Results: Singles Competition
Elon dominated the singles matches, winning all six contests. The final scores were as follows:
- #1: Elon’s Alvaro Regalado defeated South Carolina State’s Roman Gevorkyan (6-2, 6-2)
- #2: Elon’s Kyle Mack defeated South Carolina State’s Faris Magude (6-3, 6-4)
- #3: Elon’s Juan Otegui defeated South Carolina State’s Winston Cawley (6-1, 6-2)
- #4: Elon’s Daniel Hirsch defeated South Carolina State’s Peter Habermann (6-3, 6-4)
- #5: Elon’s Ben Moss defeated South Carolina State’s Diego Coeto (6-2, 6-3)
- #6: Elon’s Maksim Kaligin defeated South Carolina State’s Jaron Kirsch (6-1, 6-0)
Doubles Competition Secures Elon Lead
Elon also swept the doubles competition, earning the crucial point to initiate the match with a 1-0 lead. The doubles results are:
- #1: Regalado/Mack (Elon) defeated Gevorkyan/Magude (South Carolina State) (6-3)
- #2: Otegui/Hirsch (Elon) defeated Cawley/Habermann (South Carolina State) (6-2)
- #3: Moss/Kaligin (Elon) defeated Coeto/Kirsch (South Carolina State) (6-1)
South Carolina State’s schedule includes a match against Youngstown State on March 5, where they hosted the Penguins at the Hardeep Judge Tennis Center, as reported by NewsBreak. The Bulldogs are continuing their 2025-26 season within the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, as detailed on the MEAC Sports website.
Elon’s next steps involve continuing their season with upcoming matches, aiming to maintain their winning momentum. The team will likely focus on refining their strategies and preparing for tougher competition as the season progresses. South Carolina State will look to build on their experience and improve their performance in future matches, with their full 2026 schedule available on the South Carolina State University Athletics website. The Bulldogs previously faced No. 16 Wake Forest on March 1, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC, according to SC State Athletics.
What comes next for both teams will be determined by their respective schedules and performances in upcoming matches. Fans can stay updated on Elon’s men’s tennis program through the official Elon Athletics website and South Carolina State’s program through their Athletics website.
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