By: Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communications
Box Score ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Tennessee State men's tennis season ended on Friday evening as the Tigers dropped their first-round matchup in the Quarterfinals of the Horizon League Tournament 4-1 to Youngstown State.
The Penguins jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after claiming wins at lines one and three in the doubles portion to start the match.
Jonasz Dziopak /
Nicholas Adamec fell 6-1 at line one, while
Nil Moinet /
Pierre Copin were taken dow 6-3 in the three spot.
Taj Hibbert / Daniel Carabollo were up 5-4 before their match would go unfinished.
TSU was able to pick up its lone point in the No. 4 single spot as Hibbert claimed a 6-3, 6-2 win. YSU was able to get line wins at No. 2, 5, and 6 to claim the win. Caraballo fell 6-1, 6-3 in the No. 2 spot, while
Diego Britt-Alvarez lost 6-1, 6-1 at line five. Copin had a strong second set at line six, as he was defeated 6-1, 6-4.
TSU finishes its season 10-15 (6-4 Horizon).