ABILENE, TX – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor men's tennis team falls to Hardin-Simmons University in a 3-6 match on Friday in Abilene. UMHB starts off the day with two wins at line 1 Doubles from Joaquim Fernandes and Nicolas Cusano, as well as a win from Doubles line 3 Santiago Marin Suarez and Drew Gonzales. Santiago Marin Suarez earned a win at line 2 Singles, but ultimately the Cru fell short, resulting in the loss. UMHB now advances to 9-5 overall and 2-1 in conference play.


The Cru heads home to Belton to play on Saturday, April 20th in a 10 am match against Concordia University Texas.
 
Hardin-Simmons University 6, Mary Hardin-Baylor 3
 
 Singles competition
1. Justus Petersilie (HSU) def. Joaquim Fernandes (UMHB) 6-3, 5-7, 6-1
2. Santiago Marin Suarez (UMHB) def. Luke Cantu (HSU) 7-5, 6-4
3. Zach Fowler (HSU) def. Brylee White (UMHB) 6-7, 6-3, 6-4
4. Payne Smith (HSU) def. Nicolas Cusano (UMHB) 5-7, 6-1, 6-1
5. Brandon Curiel (HSU) def. Drew Gonzales (UMHB) 7-6, 7-6
6. Jordan Oberbillig (HSU) def. Ethan Kittredge (UMHB) 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
 
 Doubles competition
1. Joaquim Fernandes/Nicolas Cusano (UMHB) def. Luke Cantu/Justus Petersilie (HSU) 8-7
2. Zach Fowler/Payne Smith (HSU) def. Brylee White/Spencer Hornbeck (UMHB) 8-3
3. Drew Gonzales/Santiago Marin Suarez (UMHB) def. Jameson Sorrell/Jose Torrez (HSU) 8-4