March 14, 2003

BOCA RATON, FL - Florida Atlantic University cruised by Navy, 6-1, Friday afternoon at Patch Reef Park in Boca Raton, Florida. F.J. Schofield led the way as FAU dropped only one set on its way to victory. Following doubles, Schofield, a sophomore, blanked Matt Walton, 6-0, 6-0, to give the Owls a 2-0 margin early. From there, FAU never looked back as four other players earned singles victories.

Cristian Paiz was the next Owl to register a win, defeating Chris McGrath, 6-4, 6-3 at no. 3.

David Demers, Oscar Plotnik, and Ernest Diaz soon finished with wins of their own to put the match out of reach.

In doubles, FAU made a clean sweep. Demers combined with Schofield to win at no. 1. While Jeremy Perez teamed with Kevin Obletz to win at no. 2 and Paiz and Plotnik paired to win at no. 3.

FAU nets hosts Georgia Southern, March 17, at 2:00 pm.

Singles

1. David Demers (FAU) def. Cameron Lickle (NA) 6-4, 6-4.
2. Davy Lee (NA) def. Kevin Obletz (FAU) 6-3, 3-6, (10-7).
3. Cristian Paiz (FAU) def. Chris McGrath (NA) 6-4, 6-3.
4. F.J. Schofield (FAU) def. Matt Walton (NA) 6-0, 6-0.
5. Oscar Plotnik (FAU) def. Brandon Carter (NA) 6-4, 6-1.
6. Ernest Diaz (FAU) def. Daniel Huynh (NA) 6-4, 6-1.

Doubles

1. Demers/Schofield (FAU) def. Lickle/McGrath (NA) 8-6.
2. Perez/Obletz (FAU) def. Carter/Lee (NA) 8-6.
3. Paiz/Plotnik (FAU) def. Huynh/Joe Weisberger (NA) 9-7.