Eagles Drop 5-2 Decision to Furman Paladins

Saturday, March 1

Greenville, SC

11:30 am

Georgia Southern University

Furman

3/1/2014 7:58:00 PM | Men's Tennis

GREENVILLE, S.C.- Georgia Southern men's tennis was defeated by the Furman Paladins on Saturday afternoon, 5-2. The Eagles' record drops to 1-9. The Paladins are now 6-4 on the season.

In the #1 spot in singles, Oliver Webb defeated FU's Matt Browne in a deciding set 6-4, 7-6, (7-5). At #2 Albert Codina Sala fell to Adam Steryous 6-2, 6-2. Junior Kyle Hoffman tallied GSU's second win, beating Alex Christ 7-6, 6-3. Marco Osorio, Rafael Racy, and Christian Kerrigan played tough matches but were winless.

In doubles play, Oliver Webb and Christian Kerrigan scored a win against Alex Christ and Ben Horst 8-5. Kyle Hoffman and Rafael Racy fell to Joel Cook and Matt Browne, while Marco Osorio and Nico DeGroof were defeated by Adam Steryous and Jacob Behal.

For full results, see the box score.

The Eagles hit the courts again tomorrow afternoon against Wofford at 1pm.

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