The University of Southern Indiana men’s tennis team got back in the win column Saturday evening, defeating Lindenwood University 8-1 at the Evansville Tennis Center.
Senior Aaron Barris (Marietta, Georgia) and junior Samuel Kiladejo (London, England) got the Screaming Eagles on the board first, picking up an 8-5 win at number one doubles. Sophomore James Hardiman (Backwell, Bristol, United Kingdom) and freshman Denis Davydov (Chorvatsky Grob, Slovakia) had to battle for their win, and came out on top with a 9-7 victory.
Sophomore Andrew Dones (Georgetown, Indiana) and sophomore Ilia Karelin (Ekaterinburg, Russia) took the final doubles match for USI, winning 8-2.
In singles play, Davydov extended the Eagles’ lead to 4-0 with a 6-3, 6-0 win at number two. Hardiman then secured the USI victory at number one singles, taking the match 6-0, 6-4.
Also picking up wins in singles play were Kiladejo, Barris and Dones.
USI returns to the court on February 18 when they visit Quincy University. Start time is to be determined.
