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OU Duo Falls in Doubles Finals

September 20, 2009 | Men's Tennis

Sept. 20, 2009

MIDLAND, Texas – Senior Andrei Daescu and sophomore Ionut Beleleu came just shy of capturing the main doubles draw championship on Sunday in a close match that fell in favor of Pepperdine's Alex Llompart and Finn Tearney, 9-7.

Earlier in the day Daescu, No. 40 nationally, faced UT's Josh Zavala in the singles semifinals draw. Daescu started strong taking the first set 3-6, but dropped the following matches 6-1, 6-1.

Next up for the Sooners is a return trip to the State of Texas as they compete in the Baylor Invitational, Sept. 25-27.

Racquet Club Collegiate Invitational

Singles
Josh Zavala (UT) def. #40 Andrei Daescu (OU), 3-6, 6-1, 6-1

Doubles
Llompart /Tearney (Pep) def. Daescu/Beleleu (OU), 9-7

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