Clarksville, Ark.-The men?s tennis team had LeTourneau University where it wanted, but the Eagles lost momentum in the lower half of singles action and suffered a disappointing 5-4 setback Saturday in American Southwest Conference play.
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LeTourneau University, ranked No. 17 in the region, was down 2-1 after doubles play and then fell behind 4-1 after No. 1 and No. 2 singles action. The Eagles, ranked No. 16 in the region, opened the day with wins from Todd Turner and Bishop Bass at No. 1 doubles and Corey Dillard and Greg Knaggs at No. 2 doubles. Turner and Bass fought for a 9-8 victory, while Dillard and Knaggs won 8-2.
Highlights: https://youtu.be/1gF6cMk63ls
Turner later posted a 6-4, 6-3 victory at No. 1 singles and Bass won 6-4, 6-3 at No. 2 singles. However, LeTourneau scored wins at No. 3, No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6 singles, none bigger at No. 3 when LeTourneau came back after dropping its first set 2-6, to fuel its comeback.
Singles
1. Todd Turner (UO) def. Carlos Cantu (LETU) 6-4, 6-3
2. Bishop Bass (UO) def. Laird Beaty (LETU) 6-4, 6-3
3. Kendall Beggs (LETU) def. Corey Dillard (UO) 2-6, 6-4, 7-5
4. Sindre Johnsgaard (LETU) def. Greg Kraggs (UO) 6-0, 6-0
5. Josh Bailey (LETU) def. Michael Skimbo (UO) 6-3, 6-3
6. Michael McLaughlin (LETU) def. Scott Eibes (UO) 6-3, 6-2
Doubles
1. Todd Turner/Bishop Bass (UO) def. Laird Beaty/Carlos Cantu (LETU) 9-8
2. Corey Dillard/Greg Kraggs (UO) def. Sindre Johnsgaard/Kendall Beggs (LETU) 8-2
3. Josh Bailey/Michael McLaughlin (LETU) def. Michael Skimbo/Scott Eibes (UO) 9-8
The Eagles will host Texas-Dallas April 14 at 3:00 p.m.
Topics: Athletics