HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton men's tennis secured a 4-3 victory over Nazareth on Friday at the Kerr Pegula Field House. The match was highlighted by a strong showing in doubles and key wins at the top of the singles lineup.
Doubles Play
Houghton took an early lead by sweeping the doubles matches to earn the doubles point.
Singles Results
In singles action, Houghton secured three additional points to clinch the overall team win.
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#2 Singles: Preston Tobolski delivered a straight-sets victory, defeating Pierre Ntonga 6-3, 6-3.
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#3 Singles: Eben Schilke won a tight match against Noah Britton with a score of 7-5, 6-4.
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#5 Singles: Jason Murphy clinched his match against David Tuller, winning 7-6 (7-5), 6-3.
Nazareth earned points in the remaining matches. At #1 singles, Rune Camps took the first set but ultimately fell 6-3, 5-7, 6-10 to Max Funiciello. At #4 singles, Jonas Likens lost a three-set battle 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 5-10. In the #6 singles spot, Benjamin Unger fell in straight sets, 4-6, 4-6, to Matthew Herb.
