The Lee University men's tennis team made history by advancing to their first GSC Championship Final with a 4-2 victory over West Alabama. The Flames, ranked 12th and seeded second, improved their record to 14-1, while the 16th-ranked Tigers fell to 15-7. Key matches included the decisive doubles point, where Federico Iturbe and Jacob Tapia won in a tiebreaker, and significant singles victories from Rytis Razminas and Jip Langerhuizen, among others. The Flames will face top-seeded West Florida in the finals.

By the Numbers
  • Lee University improved to a 14-1 overall record.
  • West Alabama's record now stands at 15-7 after the loss.
State of Play
  • Lee secured their first win in the GSC Semifinal round.
  • The doubles point was crucial, with two matches requiring tiebreakers.
What's Next

Lee will compete against West Florida in the GSC Championship final, where they will face the top-seeded Argonauts, who have a strong 23-1 record this season.

Bottom Line

With their historic achievement and strong performance, the Flames have the momentum to challenge for the championship but will need to overcome a formidable West Florida team to claim the title.