Valdosta State Blazers Stage Upset Against Saint Leo, Senior Wedel Secures Victory
The No. 3 Valdosta State Blazers secured a 4-3 victory over top-ranked Saint Leo in a crucial NCAA Division II men's tennis match, with senior Christian Wedel clinching the win at No. 5 singles.
By the Numbers- Valdosta State Blazers' record: 16-3
- Saint Leo's winning streak snapped at 13 matches
- No. 11 Blazer duo defeated No. 50 nationally ranked opponents, Irirate and Soukal, in doubles
- Junior Boruch Skierkier maintained an 18-0 record this spring
- Blazers will face No. 23 Lee in their final regular-season match
Saint Leo momentarily took a 3-2 lead during the match before the Blazers secured victory.
State of Play- Valdosta State Blazers won 4-3 against top-ranked Saint Leo
- Christian Wedel's victory at No. 5 singles sealed the win
- The Blazers will wrap up the regular season with a match against No. 23 Lee
The Blazers will face No. 23 Lee in their final regular-season match at home on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the VSU Tennis Complex.
Bottom LineValdosta State Blazers delivered an impressive upset victory over top-ranked Saint Leo, securing crucial momentum heading into the postseason as they finish the regular season with a match against No. 23 Lee.
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