Tars Take Down Florida Southern

LAKELAND, Fla. (April 14, 2021) – Rollins picked up their second consecutive victory, defeating Florida Southern 5-2.  With the win the Tars improve to 2-4 on the year.  The Mocs fall to 2-6 overall.
 
Mikkel Baumann and Freedy Danielson started the match with a third court doubles victory for the Tars.  However, the Mocs would ultimately take the doubles points, picking up wins on the first and second courts.
 
Rollins picked up a win by walkover to draw the match level as singles play began.  Dennis Golubev gave Rollins the lead with a comfortable 6-1, 7-5 victory on the top singles court.  The Mocs picked up their second point in the number two singles spot.   Andrea Brignacca was unable to convert after a dominating first set performance, ultimately falling in three sets, 0-6, 6-4, 7-5.  Charlie Putrino, on the fourth court, and Efe Comu, on the fifth, each overcame first set losses to help Rollins clinch the victory.  Putrino defeated his opposition 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, while Comu picked up a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 decision.  Baumann used a first set tie breaker to help propel him to a marathon win, besting Tim Becker 7-6, 4-6, 6-4.
 
UP NEXT:
Rollins will conclude their 2021 regular season on Saturday, April 17, when they host Palm Beach Atlantic.  First serve is set for 2 p.m.
 
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