Clarksville, Ark.-The men's tennis team won its American Southwest Conference opener in dominating fashion with a 9-0 victory over Louisiana College Friday in Pineville, Louisiana.
The Eagles continue their strong start to the 2013 spring season remaining undefeated at 7-0 and 1-0 in the ASC.
Louisiana College (0-4, 0-2 ASC) offered little challenge to Shaun Wiseman’s up-and-coming team. The Eagles, who are ranked No. 17 in the NCAA III region, swept the Wildcats in a convincing way. Ozarks will now travel to Clinton, Mississippi to face Mississippi College March 2 in a key ASC match.
Singles
1. Todd Turner (UO) def. Nathan Boles (LC) 6-4, 6-0
2. Bishop Bass (UO) def. Connor Harlow (LC) 6-0, 6-0
3. Greg Knaggs (UO) def. James Clayton (LC) 6-0, 6-0
4. Michael Skimbo (UO) def. Luke Penny (LC) 6-0, 6-0
5. Scott Eibes (UO) def. Reyes Villanueva (LC) 6-2, 4-6, 7-6
6. Alix Tiegs (UO) def. Andrew Sylvester (LC) 6-7, 6-2, 7-6
Doubles
1. Todd Turner/Bishop Bass (UO) def. James Clayton/Andrew Sylvester (LC) 8-0
2. Greg Knaggs/Corey Dillard (UO) def. Nathan Boles/Connor Harlow (LC) 8-2
3. Scott Eibes/Michael Skimbo (UO) def. Reyes Villanueva/Luke Penny (LC) 8-2
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