RICHMOND, Ky. (Jan. 13, 2026) – The ETSU men's tennis team battled back from a 3-0 deficit to knock off Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday by a score of 4-3. Tuesday's win was the Bucs' first of the 2026 campaign and moves their record to 1-3.
 
As mentioned earlier, EKU jumped out to an early lead. First, the doubles point went to the Colonels before wins in the No. 2 and No. 3 singles spots pushed EKU to match point. However, credit goes to the Bucs for battling back to not only tie the score but also secure the win. Oscar Martinez got the Bucs on the board first before Kai Cowcher and Arenui Luethi pulled the Bucs back even. Sophomore Carlos Gonzales then clinched the win for the Bucs with a 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2 victory from the No. 6 singles position.
 
Tuesday's full results can be found below.
 
Singles Competition
1. Oscar Martinez (ETSU) def. Nuno Pinheiro (EKU) 6-2, 5-7, 6-4
2. Marek Nano (EKU) def. Martin Vergara (ETSU) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
3. Fernando Bulnes (EKU) def. Peter Kalocsai (ETSU) 6-2, 4-6, 6-4
4. Kai Cowcher (ETSU) def. Joao Barreto (EKU) 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)
5. Arenui Luethi (ETSU) def. Adrian Contreras (EKU) 6-2, 7-5
6. Carlos Gonzales (ETSU) def. Romeo Navarro (EKU) 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2
 
Doubles Competition
1. #61 Oscar Martinez/Martin Vergara (ETSU) def. Ilie Cazac/Nuno Pinheiro (EKU) 7-5
2. Joao Barreto/Fernando Bulnes (EKU) def. Peter Kalocsai/Juan Listo (ETSU) 6-3
3. Adrian Contreras/Marek Nano (EKU) def. Arenui Luethi/James Sim (ETSU) 6-3
 
ETSU will have a bit of a break before its next match, which will be on January 23 when it hosts Tusculum. First serve for that matchup is set for 2 p.m.
 
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