SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Barry University's Ahmed Triki fell in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Oracle Cup Finals Saturday at Surprise Tennis & Racquet Center.

Triki lost to Azusa Pacific's Oliver Frank, 6-4, 6-2, in the NCAA Division II championship. He was trying to become the first Bucs player since 2010 to win the title in the event formerly known as the Small College Championships.

Frank broke Triki five times, including three games in the first set. Triki broke Frank twice in the first set, but could not not break him in the second set.

Triki landed 34 of 57 first serves for 60 percent. Frank was 43 of 62 for 69 percent. Triki had one ace and six double faults. Frank double faulted three times and had no aces. Frank returned 70 percent of second serve points. Triki won 53 percent.

Triki earned the James O'Hara Sargent Sportsmanship award. The award honors players who display outstanding sportsmanship and exemplify the spirit of college tennis. To be eligible for the award, the players must reach the finals in their divisional draw. The award is given in memory of Jim Sargent, former Media Manager for Rolex Watch, USA, who was the victim of a fatal car accident in 2000. Sargent was a great supporter of college tennis, an ITA All-American who competed with outstanding success and sportsmanship at Lynchburg College. He later served as a special partner to the ITA in his role with Rolex. 

The Bucs will wrap up the fall season Oct. 28-30 at Bethune-Cookman's Wildcat Invitational. 

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