DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - The Loras men's tennis team improved to 2-0 in 2016-17 with a convincing 8-1 win against Knox on Saturday at the Dubuque Country Club. Led by senior captain Jason Derby, the Duhawks swept all three doubles matches on the way to their second consecutive win.

In singles action, all of Loras' wins came in straight sets, highlighted by sophomore Sean Baldwin's victory at the No. 4 position.

At No. 1 doubles, the tandem of Derby and sophomore Kevin Murphy showed little signs of struggle, winning 8-4.

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The Duhawks open the Iowa Conference portion of their schedule next Saturday, Feb. 25, on the road at Coe.