Men's Tennis | March 18, 2017
DUBUQUE, Iowa (Duhawks.com) - The Loras men's tennis team ran its winning streak to five on Saturday, defeating Aurora, 6-3. With the win, the Duhawks improve to 7-1 this season
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HIGHLIGHTS
- The Duhawks received a perfect sweep at No. 1 singles from senior Jason Derby with scores of 6-0, 6-0. Derby is now 6-2 this year.Â
- Both junior Kevin Murphy and sophomore Eric Zirzow earned wins in singles play with identical scores (6-2, 6-4). The win runs Zirzow's season record to 6-1 while Murphy improved to 5-3.
- Earning Loras' final win at singles was freshman Quin Cockerill at No. 6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-3).
- Murphy and Derby earned their second wins of the day as the duo combined for their sixth win of the season at No. 1 doubles with a dominating score of 8-3.Â
- Loras took two of three in doubles action, winning at No. 1 and No. 3 by identical 8-3 margins.
UP NEXT
The Duhawks take their five-match winning streak on the road to Mankato, Minn., facing Bethany Lutheran in non-conference action. First serve is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 25.
