Box Score Alpine, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor men's tennis team took the lead in doubles and then clinched the match in singles to edge Sul Ross State 5-4 Saturday in Alpine. The Cru improves to 4-7 overall and 2-2 in American Southwest Conference play with the victory and clinches a berth in the ASC Tournament in the process.
Julian Dunmore and
Brendan Thompson teamed for a victory at #1 doubles and
Scott Wilding and
Alex Mackellar won at #2 doubles to give UMHB a 2-1 lead going into singles. Wilding won in straight sets at #1 and Mackellar won 7-6, 5-7, 7-6(6) at #3 singles.
Bright Ihezue provided the final point for the Cru with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 win at #5 singles.
The UMHB men will close out the regular season with a pair of matches in Abilene next week. That road trip opens with a 2:00 PM match at McMurry on Friday.
| Singles competition |
| 1. Scott Wilding (UMHB-MEN) def. Todd Barajas (SR) 6-0, 6-3 |
| 2. Brian Arriaga (SR) def. Brendan Thompson (UMHB-MEN) 6-3, 6-4 |
| 3. Alex Mackellar (UMHB-MEN) def. Juan Samaguey (SR) 7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 8-6 |
| 4. Gunner Gardner (SR) def. Julian Dunmore (UMHB-MEN) 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 |
| 5. Bright Ihezue (UMHB-MEN) def. Chris Villafranco (SR) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 |
| 6. Nathaniel Boatright (SR) def. Jake Boles (UMHB-MEN) 6-2, 6-1 |
