Men's Tennis | March 13, 2016
BROOKFIELD, Wis. (Duhawks.com) - Sunday marked the third consecutive win for the Loras men's tennis team in the spring season, as the Duhawks defeated Wisconsin Lutheran, 8-1. WIth the win, Loras continues to have unprecedented success to its sesason, improving to 3-0.
LORAS HIGHLIGHTS
- After not competing in Saturday's match against Lakeland, junior Jason Derby moved into the No. 1 spot in singles, dismissing Wisconsin Lutheran's Derek Sallman, although it did require a tiebreaker. After winning the first set 7-6, Derby dropped set to 7-5 before regaining the momentum in the tiebreaker to win 10-7.
- The Warriors earned their lone win of the match at No. 2 singles as Zach Birner edged senior Ulises Hernandez in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2.
- Sophomore Kevin Murphy made light work at the No. 5 spot, handing Wisconsin Lutheran's Ryan Eastman, 6-0, 6-2.
- In doubles action, Loras swept all three matches.
- The freshman duo of Sean Baldwin and Riley Michel battled through adversity to win 8-6 over Sallman and Birner.
- Murphy and Derby combined at No. 2 doubles to win 8-3, while Hernandez and senior Neil Kane won easily at the No. 3 spot, 8-0.
UP NEXTLoras heads to Hilton Head, S.C. at the end of the coming week for its first spring break trip under head coach
Chad Fenwick. While in South Carolina, the men are scheduled to face North Central, Greenville and Buena Vista.
