FROSTBURG, Md. – The Frostburg State Men's Tennis team earned their first conference win of the season, taking down West Virginia State in a close 4-3 decision.
 
Sophomores German Diaz and Cole Alcala secured a 6-3 win at No. 1 doubles, while freshman Peter Barun and senior Del Carden had the same result at the second spot, and freshman Field Myatt and junior Matt Bolen completed the sweep with a 6-2 victory as the Bobcats took the doubles point.
 
Alcala (6-4, 6-2) and Diaz (6-1, 6-2) both earned straight-set sweeps at Nos. 1 and 2 singles, respectively, to put FSU within a point of winning the meet. WVSU battled back, earning wins and the three through five spots, with junior Matt Bolen coming up just shy in a 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 loss as the fifth single. Sophomore Noah Fisher came up clutch at No. 6 with a 6-3, 6-0 win to seal his match and the 4-3 victory.
 
With the win, Frostburg improves to 4-8 overall, while West Virginia State drops to 3-8. The Bobcats return to action on Tuesday, April 16 as they remain at home to face nationally ranked Charleston (WV) at 4 p.m. Information and updates will be posted to frostburgsports.com.
 
Doubles Competition
German Diaz / Cole Alcala def. Axel Dormann / Johan Karlsson 6-3
Peter Barun / Del Carden def. Heinrich Lindeque / Facundo Campana 6-3
Field Myatt / Matt Bolen def. Elias Valencia / Franco Farias 6-2
 
Singles Competition
Cole Alcala def. Johan Karlsson 6-4, 6-2
German Diaz def. Heinrich Lindeque 6-1, 6-2
Axel Dormann def. Peter Barun 6-3, 6-1
Franco Farias def. Field Myatt 6-1, 6-4
Facundo Campana def. Matt Bolen 6-4, 2-6, 7-5
Noah Fisher def. Elias Valencia 6-3, 6-0