Cards Wrap Up Play at Commodore Scramble

Sunday, November 8

Nashville, Tenn.

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University of Louisville

Vanderbilt Invitational

November 08, 2015 | Men's Tennis

Brandon Lancaster named Commodore Scramble Champion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Louisville wrapped up play at Vanderbilt's Commodore Scramble with five wins Sunday. Freshman Brandon Lancaster was named Commodore Scramble Champion after going undefeated in the tournament with a 4-0 singles record.

"We finished with a winning record for the third straight day," said Rex Ecarma. "It has been a grind but these guys will improve their mental toughness because of it. We have to push them past their limits for growth. They all competed hard. Brandon led the way in singles. He has a super competitive nature that helps him so much in singles. He always gives me great effort and he has very bright future with Cardinal Tennis."

Lancaster capped his tournament run with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Lipscomb's Alejandro Manzanares. Freshman Christian Haushammer picked up a 6-0, 6-4 win over Vanderbilt's VIkram Chari. Sophomore Courtney Lock defeated Lipscomb's John Tougher 6-1, 6-2. Sophomore Santiago Salazar topped Lipscomb's Kauai Linardi 6-0, 6-1.

In doubles action, George Hedley and Courtney Lock edged Middle Tennessee's Dima Zhymantovich and Gonzalo Rashiatore 8-7.

"Courtney and George led us with a perfect 3-0 doubles record," said Ecarma. "I was excited to try them out because they have a similar serve and volley style in doubles and it worked. They also have great chemistry. Courtney had a breakthrough weekend with a 6-1 overall record. Quang had our best individual performance with a win over SEC stalwart Rhys Johnson. There were a lot of positives this weekend and this team continues to grow weekly."

"We finished with a winning record for the third straight day. It has been a grind but these guys will improve their mental toughness because of it. We have to push them past their limits for growth. They all competed hard. Brandon led the way in singles. He has a super competitive nature that helps him so much in singles. He always gives me great effort and he has very bright future with Cardinal Tennis. Courtney and George led us with a perfect 3-0 doubles record. I was excited to try them out because they have a similar serve and volley style in doubles and it worked. They also have great chemistry. Courtney had a breakthrough weekend with a 6-1 overall record. Quang had our best individual performance with a win over SEC stalwart Rhys Johnson. There were a lot of positives this weekend and this team continues to grow weekly."
Louisville men's tennis results
Commodore Scramble
Nov. 8, 2015
Doubles
Hedley/Lock (UL) d. Dima Zhymantovich/Gonzalo Raschiatore(MTSU) 8-7
Alejandro Manzanares/Phillipe Courteau (Lipscomb) d. Lancaster/Quang (UL) 8-2
Thais Minet/John Tougher (Lipscomb) d. Haushammer/Salazar (UL) 8-6
Singles
Brandon Lancaster(UL) d. Alejandro Manzanares (Lipscomb) 6-4, 6-3
Matt Roussow (Alabama) d. Michael Quang (UL) 7-5, 6-1
Christian Haushammer (UL) d. Vikram Chari (Vanderbilt) 6-0, 6-4
Santiago Salazar (UL) d. Kauai Linardi (Lipscomb) 6-0, 6-1
Cardenas (Lipscomb) d. George Hedley (UL) 6-3, 7-6
Courtney Lock (UL) d. John Tougher(Lipscomb) 6-1, 6-2