Sunday, October 12, 2003

ATLANTA (October 12, 2003) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team wrapped up action at the Georgia Tech Invitational with a first place winner in singles B competition, while a pair took second in doubles A action. Fernando Fiuri (Villa Maria, Argentina) defeated Georgia Tech's Noah Tyler 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 to win in the singles B finals. The duo of Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) and Alejandro Salazar (Arequipa, Peru) advanced to the finals after defeating Trevor McLeod and Joao Menano from Georgia Tech, 8-4, but fell in the finals to second seeded Miha Lisac and Jamie Rodriguez from Georgia State University 8-6. Fall tournament action will continue for the Buccaneers as they travel to Columbia, S.C. to participate in the Gamecock Invitational next weekend October 17th thru the 19th. Sunday's Results for the Georgia Tech Invitational Singles B - Finals Fernando Fiuri (ETSU) def. Noah Tyler (GT) 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 Doubles A - Semifinals Posada/Salazar (ETSU) def. McLeod/Menano (GT) 8-4 A - Finals Lisac/Rodriguez (GSU) def. Posada/Salazar (ETSU) 8-6