Mary Haridin-Baylor Athletics

Box Score Austin, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor men's tennis team had the lead after doubles but could not hold on through singles play as the Cru fell to Concordia Texas 5-4 in the spring opener Friday afternoon in Austin. UMHB is now 0-1 to start the spring while the Tornados improve to 2-3 with the win.
 
Brendan Thompson teamed with Julian Dunmore for a win at #1 doubles and Alex Mackellar paired with Scott Wilding to win at #2 doubles. Thompson also at #2 singles and Jake Boles added a victory at #5 singles for the Cru.
 
The Cru will now return home to host East Texas Baptist University in a 9:00 AM dual match on Saturday. The UMHB women will also host ETBU at 9:00 AM at the Yvonne Li Tennis Center in their spring opener.
 
Concordia Texas 5, Mary Hardin-Baylor 4
Feb 26, 2016 at Austin, Texas (Austin Tennis Center)

Singles competition

1. Gabriel Borunda (CTX) def. Scott Wilding (UMHB-MEN) 2-6, 6-1, 10-7

2. Brendan Thompson (UMHB-MEN) def. Victor Escalon (CTX) 6-3, 6-0

3. Iosua Malaki (CTX) def. Julian Dunmore (UMHB-MEN) 6-3, 7-6

4. Adrian Montes (CTX) def. Alex Mackellar (UMHB-MEN) 1-6, 6-3, 10-5

5. Jake Boles (UMHB-MEN) def. Micah Austin (CTX) 7-5, 6-2

6. Jack Proctor (CTX) def. Bright Ihezue (UMHB-MEN) 6-2, 6-1

 

Doubles competition

1. Brendan Thompson/Julian Dunmore (UMHB-MEN) def. Gabriel Borunda/Jack Proctor (CTX) 8-3

2. Alex Mackellar/Scott Wilding (UMHB-MEN) def. Iosua Malaki/Adrian Montes (CTX) 8-0

3. Micah Austin/Victor Escalon (CTX) def. Jake Boles/Bright Ihezue (UMHB-MEN) 8-3