Pirates Close Out Knights, 5-0

Mikk Irdoja (pictured) and Eudaldo Bonet each picked up 6-0, 6-0 wins in singles as the Pirates closed out Queens (NY) to advance to the Quarterfinals.

AASU will now face No. 3-ranked Lynn, 5-0 winners over Kutztown earlier this morning, in the quarterfinals at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. The two teams met earlier this season, in Boca Raton, with the Pirates taking a 7-2 win. The coaches and players both expect this to be a much closer match as Lynn is the closest school geographically to Sanlando Park and should have plenty of local support!

Today's win is also a milestone for head coach Simon Earnshaw as it represents his 200th as the head men's coach at AASU. In his 10th season, Earnshaw has a record of 200-70.

Off to lunch, then it will be the women's turn! They are slated to play at 4:00 p.m., but with another match yet to go on the courts, it looks like it will be a late start for AASU vs. St. Edward's.