Hawks Drop Conference-Opener To Asbury

MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Welcoming the defending conference champions to Montgomery for their conference opening match, Huntingdon Men's Tennis couldn't get it going in a 7-0 loss to the Asbury University Eagles on Friday afternoon. 

Despite what the scoreline might indicate, the Hawks battled hard, even capturing a win at #1 doubles with a solid performance from both Tyler Garcia and Clayton Philley. See below for the full doubles and singles results.

Doubles

1. Tyler Garcia and Clayton Philley defeated Franco Patino and Ignacio Ardiles 6-4
2. William Massey and Lincoln Young were defeated by Andy Caceres and Alejo Britos 6-4
3. Zach Cox and Sage Speer were defeated by Ben Moore and Paolo Cargnelutti 6-1

Singles

1. William Massey was defeated by Ben Moore in three sets, winning the first 6-0 before dropping the second 6-1. In the third, Massey fell short 7-6(tiebreaker 7-2)
2. Tyler Garcia was defeated by Franco Patino 6-0 in each set
3. Lincoln Young was defeated by Ignacio Ardiles 6-1 and 6-2
4. Zach Cox was defeated by Alejio Britos in three sets, dropping the first 6-2, winning the second 6-4, but falling in the third 6-3
5. Sage Speer was defeated by Andy Caceres 6-1 in each set
6. Clayton Philley was defeated by Ignacio Murillo 6-1 and 6-0

The Hawks have an opportunity to bounce back at home tomorrow, march 7th, against Maryville. Matches are set to begin at 12:00 PM CT.