ELMIRA, N.Y. -- Houghton men's tennis improved to 6-4 overall and 3-1 in Empire 8 play after a 9-0 win over Hartwick College on Friday in Elmira.

The Highlanders opened with 8-6, 8-5, 8-4 wins in the three doubles matches, then got straight-set wins in the six singles matches.

Earning wins in first through sixth singes, respectively, were Louis-Guillaume Garcia, Zach Shilvock, Jordan Crouch, Jake Fisler, Dylan Scherer and Bjorn Webb.

"It was another good overall team performance today," said Head Coach Matthew Webb. "I could mention every individual, but from top to bottom we were solid. We are developing a good rhythm of consistency. We just need to stay mentally focused as we approach the last week of the season." 

The win slides Houghton past Hartwick into sole possession of second place in the conference standings. The loss dropped Harwick to 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the E8.

The Highlanders have a quick turnaround as they travel to take on Utica on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Houghton College 9, Hartwick 0
04/20/18 at Elmira, NY 

Singles competition

1. Louis-G. Garcia (HCMT17) def. John Talbot (HARTWICK) 6-4, 6-3

2. Zach Shilvock (HCMT17) def. Nikola Nedeljkovic (HARTWICK) 6-0, 6-3

3. Jordan Crouch (HCMT17) def. Nick Adamou (HARTWICK) 6-2, 6-1

4. Jake Fisler (HCMT17) def. Jack Steinman (HARTWICK) 6-4, 6-3

5. Dylan Scherer (HCMT17) def. Tyler Adler (HARTWICK) 6-0, 6-2

6. Bjorn Webb (HCMT17) def. Casey Serdiouk (HARTWICK) 6-3, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Zach Shilvock/Jordan Crouch (HCMT17) def. John Talbot/Nikola Nedeljkovic (HARTWICK) 8-6

2. Louis-G. Garcia/Jake Fisler (HCMT17) def. Nick Adamou/Jack Steinman (HARTWICK) 8-5

3. Bjorn Webb/Dylan Scherer (HCMT17) def. Tyler Adler/Casey Serdiouk (HARTWICK) 8-4

Match Notes

Houghton College 6-4, 3-1 E8

Hartwick 6-2, 4-2 E8

Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (2,4,3,1,5,6)

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