Chattanooga, Tennessee, October 26, 2025
News Summary
The Austin Peay State University men’s tennis team turned their fortunes around on the second day of the UTC Steve Baras Invite, winning three matches after a challenging start. Lucas Ranciaro led the team with a singles victory and participated in a successful doubles match alongside Glen Arnet. Bodi van Galen and Felipe De La Hormaza also clinched a doubles win, adding to the team’s success. The previous day had seen them face difficulties without a win, making their achievements on the second day all the more significant as they look to build momentum in the tournament.
Chattanooga, Tennessee – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) men’s tennis team achieved remarkable success by winning three matches on the second day of the UTC Steve Baras Invite, held on Saturday. This marked a significant turnaround after the team faced challenges the previous day, earning no victories.
Leading the charge for APSU, Lucas Ranciaro secured a strong win in singles against Tennessee State’s Tatenda Mutetwa, with match scores of 6-2, 6-3. Meanwhile, Felipe De La Hormaza experienced a setback, losing his singles match to Jacksonville State’s Tatenda Mutetwa with the same score of 6-2, 6-3. Additionally, Bodi van Galen was defeated by Tennessee State’s Alex Adamec, who dominated with a score of 6-2, 6-0.
In doubles matchups, Glen Arnet and Lucas Ranciaro triumphed over Tennessee State’s pair of Alex Adamec and Tatenda Mutetwa, finishing with an 8-3 score. Not to be outdone, Bodi van Galen and Felipe De La Hormaza also clinched a victory in doubles against Tennessee Tech’s Elyad Oshnavie and Ricard Garavi Yepez, winning their match 8-4.
On the previous day, October 24, 2025, the APSU team had a difficult outing, failing to earn any wins. Both Felipe De La Hormaza and Glen Arnet lost their singles matches decisively. De La Hormaza fell to Carter Ramthun from Chattanooga in straight sets, ending at 6-3, 6-1. Arnet faced a tough match against Jacksonville State’s Matei Palcau, also losing in straight sets with scores of 6-3, 6-1. Furthermore, Lucas Ranciaro battled against Alex Han from Furman, losing a close third set tie-breaker, ultimately finishing 3-6, 6-0, 10-5.
Doubles competitions the previous day also resulted in losses for APSU. Arnet and Ranciaro narrowly lost to Jacksonville State’s Zach Murphy and Lucius Soller, finishing with an 8-6 score. Meanwhile, Van Galen and De La Hormaza faced defeat at the hands of Chattanooga’s Jackson Orsega and Sebastian Johnson, ending with a final score of 8 (4) – 7.
With the success on the second day, the APSU men’s tennis team is looking to build momentum as they continue to compete in the tournament. The team and fans are encouraged to stay updated on their performance and upcoming season news by following them on social media platforms X (@GovsMTN) and Instagram (@GovsTennis).
Key Matches Summary:
– Individual Singles Wins:
– Lucas Ranciaro defeated Tatenda Mutetwa (Tennessee State) – 6-2, 6-3
– Individual Singles Losses:
– Felipe De La Hormaza lost to Tatenda Mutetwa (Jacksonville State) – 6-2, 6-3
– Bodi van Galen lost to Alex Adamec (Tennessee State) – 6-2, 6-0
– Doubles Wins:
– Glen Arnet/Lucas Ranciaro defeated Adamec/Mutetwa (Tennessee State) – 8-3
– Bodi van Galen/Felipe De La Hormaza defeated Oshnavie/Garavi Yepez (Tennessee Tech) – 8-4
Background:
The UTC Steve Baras Invite is an annual event where various collegiate tennis teams come together to compete and showcase their skills. The APSU men’s tennis team has a strong history within the tournament and aims to improve and learn with each match they play.
FAQ
FAQ
A: The Austin Peay State University men’s tennis team secured three victories on the second day of the UTC Steve Baras Invite.
A: Lucas Ranciaro won his singles match against Tatenda Mutetwa from Tennessee State, while in doubles, Glen Arnet and Ranciaro, as well as Bodi van Galen and Felipe De La Hormaza, achieved victories.
A: On October 24, 2025, the APSU men’s tennis team faced difficulties, securing no wins during the first day of the UTC Steve Baras Invite.
A: Fans are encouraged to follow them on X (@GovsMTN) and Instagram (@GovsTennis).
Key Features Summary:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | UTC Steve Baras Invite |
| Location | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Date | October 24-25, 2025 |
| APSU Wins (Day 2) | 3 |
| Key Players | Lucas Ranciaro, Felipe De La Hormaza, Glen Arnet, Bodi van Galen |
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Additional Resources
- APSU Men’s Tennis Clinches Three Wins
- Clarksville Online: APSU Men’s Tennis Day Two Recap
- APSU Men’s Tennis First Day Results
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Tennis
- Google Search: APSU Men’s Tennis
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