Chattanooga, October 27, 2025
News Summary
The Austin Peay State University men’s tennis team finished their participation in the UTC Steve Baras Invite in Chattanooga, facing stiff competition. Lucas Ranciaro and his partner Glen Arnet struggled in doubles, unable to secure wins. Meanwhile, the UNC Greensboro team had notable performances, particularly from Devon Moskowitz. The event showcased emerging talents and concluded with a roadmap toward future competitions.
Chattanooga
The Austin Peay State University (APSU) men’s tennis team concluded their participation in the UTC Steve Baras Invite on Sunday, October 26, 2025, held at Champion Tennis Courts in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The team faced tough competition, which included results in both singles and doubles matches.
In singles play, Lucas Ranciaro faced off against Elyad Odhnavie from Tennessee Tech, suffering a loss with scores of 6-0 and 6-3. In doubles, Ranciaro teamed up with Glen Arnet to compete against Furman’s pair of Barnabus Sift and Evan Duggal, but the duo couldn’t secure a victory, losing the match 8-4.
The APSU men’s tennis team’s experience at the tournament coincided with the participation of the UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men’s tennis team in the Southern Conference (SoCon) Masters Qualifier and UTC Steve Baras Invite over the same weekend. In the SoCon Qualifier, UNCG senior Devon Moskowitz had a successful outing, winning his singles draw.
On the first day of the competition, held on October 24, Tymofiy Khrystyuk from UNCG won against Furman’s Nichlas Snyder with a score of 7-6, 4-6, 10-8 but faced a setback against Oscar Martinez from ETSU, losing 1-6, 0-6. At the same time, Moskowitz secured a solid victory from Evan Duggal of Furman, winning 6-2, 6-4. Unfortunately, Jon Gabelic of UNCG lost to David Krasner from JSU 1-6, 1-6, and Andrew Black also faced defeat, falling to Aman Dahiya from JSU with scores of 2-6, 2-6.
On the following day, October 25, Moskowitz continued his winning streak with a match against Daniel Clivio from Wofford, winning in three sets 1-6, 6-2, 6-4. Khrystyuk added to his success by defeating Nichollas Darcy from Samford but later lost 4-1 to Sebastian Harrison from Samford. Gabelic earned a victory against Vitorio Sardinha from SAM 1-6, 6-4, 10-5, while Black notched a win against Chris Bogelin from TSU, concluding the day with a score of 6-2, 6-3.
The final day of competition, October 26, saw Moskowitz defeat Nicholas Snyder from Furman. However, Black lost an intense match against Ricard Yepez from TSU with scores of 6-4, 3-6, 6-10. In doubles play, Khrystyuk and Moskowitz worked together to earn a win over Furman’s pair of Alex Han and Nicholas Snyder with a close score of 8-6. Meanwhile, Black and Gabelic secured a win against Jack Burdell and Parker Mariencheck from Wofford in a nail-biting finish of 8-7.
The APSU men’s tennis team updates can be followed on X (@GovsMTN) and Instagram (@GovsTennis). Looking ahead, the next event for the UNCG Spartans is the Wake Forest Fall Invitational scheduled from October 31 to November 2, 2025.
FAQ
When did the APSU men’s tennis team conclude the UTC Steve Baras Invite?
The Austin Peay State University (APSU) men’s tennis team completed competition in the UTC Steve Baras Invite on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
What were the results for Lucas Ranciaro in singles play at the tournament?
Lucas Ranciaro faced Tennessee Tech’s Elyad Odhnavie and lost the match with scores of 6-0, 6-3.
How did the APSU men’s tennis team perform in doubles matches?
Glen Arnet and Lucas Ranciaro competed in a doubles match against Furman’s Barnabus Sift and Evan Duggal, losing with a score of 8-4.
What is the next event for the UNCG Spartans?
The next event for the Spartans is the Wake Forest Fall Invitational scheduled from October 31 to November 2, 2025.
Key Features of the Event
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Date | October 24-26, 2025 |
| Location | Champion Tennis Courts, Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Teams Participated | Austin Peay State University, UNC Greensboro, Tennessee Tech, Furman, ETSU, JSU, Wofford, Samford |
| Notable Performers | Devon Moskowitz (UNCG) won singles and doubles matches |
| Next Event | Wake Forest Fall Invitational (October 31 – November 2, 2025) |
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HERE Resources
APSU Men’s Tennis Team Secures Victories at UTC Invite
Additional Resources
- UNC Greensboro News
- Wikipedia: Tennis
- Austin Peay News
- Google Search: Chattanooga Tennis Tournament
- Chattanooga Mocs News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Tennis Tournaments
- Clarksville Online News
- Google News: APSU Mens Tennis
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