Pearson Advances to Quarterfinals at ITA Central Regional Championships

Saturday, October 26

Norman, Okla.

All Day

Tulsa

ITA Central Regional Championships

Pearson Advances to Quarterfinals at ITA Central Regional Championships

10/26/2019 5:51:00 PM | Men's Tennis

NORMAN, Okla. - Tulsa sophomore Kody Pearson went 2-0 in the singles main draw on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals at the ITA Central Regional Championships. The championships, which are being hosted by Oklahoma and played at the Headington Family Tennis Center, feature 16 teams from across the region.

The third seed in singles competition, Pearson started the morning in the Round of 32. He picked up his second consecutive singles win, defeating Oklahoma State's Luke Hammond in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. He then took to the court against Minnesota freshman Siim Troost in the Round of 16.

Pearson would capture the first set, 6-1, but the 13th-seeded Gopher fought back to tie the match, 7-6. The two players would exchange games in a tight third set. Pearson was able to keep the momentum on his side long enough to capture the victory. He improves to 3-2 in singles play this season.

Results and updated draws will be listed as they become available on the OU tournament central page.

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Saturday's Results
Singles
[20] Mark Mandlik (Oklahoma) def. [15] Stefan Hampe 6-1, retired
[1] Jake Van Emburgh (Oklahoma) def. [22] Ezequiel Santalla 6-1, 7-6 (7-4)
[3] Kody Pearson def. [19] Luke Hammond (Oklahoma State) 6-3, 6-4
[3] Kody Pearson def. [13] Siim Troost (Minnesota) 6-1, 6-7 (1-7), 7-5
Doubles
[1] Will Davies/Oliver Okonkwo (Iowa) def. [16] Daniel Siddall/Ezequiel Santalla 8-6
Extra Matches
Dylan Heap (Minnesota) def. Tom Thelwall-Jones 7-6 (7-5), 6-3
Daniel Siddall def. Bruno Serra (Wichita State) 6-3, 6-4

Sunday's Schedule
[3] Kody Pearson vs. Stefano Tsorotiotis (OU) - 11:30 a.m.