Box Score Photo GalleryTyler, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor men's tennis team took the lead in doubles and then wrapped up the match with a strong showing in singles as the Cru knocked off University of the Ozarks 5-2 in an American Southwest Conference Tournament Semifinal match Friday in Tyler. The win sends the UMHB men into their first ASC Tournament Championship match on Saturday.
The Cru took the lead when
Scott Wilding and Jake Stamps teamed for an 8-4 victory at #1 doubles and
Mark Johnson and
Brendan Thompson paired for an 8-4 win at #2 doubles. The Eagles won #3 doubles to leave it 2-1 UMHB going into singles. Wilding's 6-4, 6-1 win at #1 singles made it 3-1 Cru, but Ozarks took #6 singles to cut it to 3-2.
John Martin's 6-4, 6-1 win at #5 singles put UMHB on the brink of the win and Johnson clinched the victory with a 6-4, 6-1 win of his own at #3 singles. Thompson and Stamps were both up one set when the match ended.
The Cru improves to 11-3 on the spring with the win and advances to face tournament host and defending ASC champion U.T.-Tyler in the ASC Championship Match at 10:00 AM on Saturday. The Patriots advanced with a 5-0 win over LeTourneau University on Saturday. Friday's loss ends Ozarks' season at 10-4 overall.
| Singles competition |
| 1. Scott Wilding (UMHB-MEN) def. Todd Turner (UO) 6-4, 6-1 |
| 2. Jacob Stamps (UMHB-MEN) vs. Bishop Bass (UO) 6-2, unfinished |
| 3. Mark Johnson (UMHB-MEN) def. Greg Knaggs (UO) 6-4, 6-1 |
| 4. Brendan Thompson (UMHB-MEN) vs. Corey Dillard (UO) 7-5, unfinished |
| 5. John Martin (UMHB-MEN) def. Trevor Scott (UO) 6-4, 6-1 |
| 6. Spencer Turner (UO) def. Tevin Ogo (UMHB-MEN) 6-1, 6-2 |
