TYLER, TEXAS – UT Tyler tennis continued competition at the ITA South Central Regional Championship on Friday, with the Patriots advancing several singles competitors while wrapping up play in men's doubles and continuing women's doubles action.

On the men's singles side, Samuel Antwi, Malo Poulesquen and Manuel Lassacher each advanced out of the Round of 16. Antwi battled Midwestern State, winning the opening set 6-2 before dropping the second set 6-4. He ultimately secured the victory in a deciding set to advance to the next round.

Poulesquen delivered a dominant performance against St. Mary's, earning a straight-set 6-1, 6-1 victory. Lassacher also moved on with a strong showing against Cameron, winning 6-4, 6-2. Martin Despodov's run in the main singles draw came to an end following a 6-3, 6-4 loss to UT Permian Basin. Job Japelj picked up a victory in the consolation Round of 16, winning 6-2, 6-3.

In men's doubles, all three remaining UT Tyler teams saw their runs end in the Round of 16. Trevor Short and Antwi fell to St. Mary's, while Lassacher and Arthur Schmitkel dropped their match against Midwestern State. Japelj and Despodov also came up short against UT Permian Basin.

The women's singles draw featured several strong performances from the Patriots in the Round of 32. Top-seeded Yona Bancarel continued her impressive tournament with a commanding 6-0, 6-1 win over Cameron. Luisa Moraes also advanced with a 6-4, 6-1 victory against Angelo State, while Carla Rodier defeated Western New Mexico 6-1, 6-4. Maria Antonio Ortega rounded out the Patriots' victories in the round, taking down Cameron 6-3, 6-2.

In the Round of 16, Bancarel continued her run with another dominant performance to advance. Moraes, Rodier and Ortega saw their singles runs come to an end, joining Hailey Zhang and Claudia Di Leonardo, who also fell in their respective matches.

In women's doubles quarterfinal action, the pairing of Di Leonardo and Moraes fell to Lubbock Christian, 3-8. Ortega and Bancarel advanced after defeating Angelo State to move forward in the draw.

The ITA South Central Regional Championship continues Saturday, Oct. 24, with matches beginning at 9 a.m. at the Summers Tennis Center in Tyler.