Men's Tennis vs WVSU 2026
Kaire Umoja

Men's Tennis

Falcons Sweep Doubles, Power Past Davis & Elkins

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Fairmont State University men's tennis team turned in a strong all-around performance on Friday, sweeping doubles play and winning four singles matches to earn a convincing victory over Davis & Elkins.

The Falcons established control early by capturing the doubles point with wins across all three courts. Kusunoki Haruto and Noah Liedtke set the tone with a 6-4 victory at No. 1, while Keagan Karungagaran and Gabriel Masu followed with a 6-3 win at No. 2. Mohamed El Helaly and Gustavo Masu completed the sweep at No. 3 with another 6-4 decision, giving Fairmont State a 1-0 lead heading into singles.

In singles competition, the Falcons secured four wins to seal the match. Haruto battled back after dropping the first set to earn a 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory at the top spot. Gabriel Masu also went the distance at No. 2, responding to a second-set setback with a strong 6-2 finish in the third. Karungagaran delivered a steady performance at No. 3 with a 6-4, 6-1 win, while El Helaly dominated his match at No. 5, cruising to a 6-4, 6-0 victory.

Noah Liedtke dropped a competitive match at No. 4 in straight sets, and Gustavo Masu was edged in a marathon three-set battle at No. 6, falling 17-15 in the deciding super tiebreak.

Fairmont State (15-3, 3-2) concludes the regular season on Sunday, April 26 against Frostburg State University. Match time is set for 1:00 p.m.


 
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Players Mentioned

Mohamed El Helaly

Mohamed El Helaly

5' 10"
Senior
Kusunoki Haruto

Kusunoki Haruto

Sophomore
Keagan Karungagaran

Keagan Karungagaran

Sophomore
Gabriel Masu

Gabriel Masu

6' 0"
Junior
Noah Liedtke

Noah Liedtke

6' 8"
Freshman
Gustavo Masu

Gustavo Masu

5' 9"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Mohamed El Helaly

Mohamed El Helaly

5' 10"
Senior
Kusunoki Haruto

Kusunoki Haruto

Sophomore
Keagan Karungagaran

Keagan Karungagaran

Sophomore
Gabriel Masu

Gabriel Masu

6' 0"
Junior
Noah Liedtke

Noah Liedtke

6' 8"
Freshman
Gustavo Masu

Gustavo Masu

5' 9"
Sophomore