By: Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communications
Box Score NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State men's tennis team picked up their second straight Horizon League win on Saturday afternoon as they took down Lindenwood 6-1 at Hadley Park. The win moves TSU to 6-12 (2-2 Horizon).
The Tigers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead to start the match after claiming the doubles point.
Taj Hibbert /
Daniel Caraballo picked up the first victory for TSU in doubles play, winning 6-3 at line two.
Pierre Copin /
Nil Moinet earned the second victory at line one, as they also won 6-3 to give TSU the early 1-0 lead.
TSU carried its momentum into singles play, only losing at line six. Playing in the No. 1 spot, true freshman
Jonasz Dziopak claimed a 6-1, 6-0 win. Moinet had no problems at line two, downing his opponent 6-2, 6-2.
Caraballa was the only Tiger to go three sets, as he earned a 7-6, 2-6, 7-5 win in the No. 3 position. Hibbert performed well in the No. 4 slot, coming away with the 6-1, 6-3 victory.
Diego Britt-Alvarez closed out the Tiger lineup with a 6-3 6-3 win at line five.
TSU will be back in action tomorrow morning as they are set to host Eastern Illinois at Hadley Park. The action is slated to begin at 10:00 a.m.