NASHVILLE, Tenn.– University of Southern Indiana Men’s Tennis (0-2) falls to Lipscomb University (2-3) on Friday evening, 6-1, despite taking multiple matches to three sets.
Doubles:
Junior Mathys Bove and freshman Adam Koon took down the Bison’s number three duo with an impressive 6-1 performance. The other two duo matches were won by Lipscomb.
Singles:
The Screaming Eagles took multiple matches to three sets but only came out victorious in the number five singles with senior Quinten Gillespie squeaking out a win (4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3)). The senior fell behind early, dropping the first set before catching fire in the second and riding the momentum through a tough fought third.
Fellow Eagles Jy Hibbert and Bove took their matchups to three sets, both winning the second set 6-3 before ultimately being bested in the final set.
UP NEXT FOR THE EAGLES:
USI makes a quick turnaround to battle Southeastern Conference opponent Vanderbilt University on Saturday evening beginning at 5 p.m. in Nashville.
