Ennis, TX – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor men’s tennis team took the lead after doubles, but the Cru could not hold on through singles in a 5-2 loss to LeTourneau University Friday afternoon in Ennis. The loss came in the American Southwest Conference Championship Tournament Quarterfinals. The UMHB men end the spring with a 9-6 overall record. LeTourneau improves to 20-2 on the season and advances to tomorrow’s semifinals to face tournament host U.T.-Tyler.
The Cru posted wins at #1 and #3 doubles to take a 2-1 lead going into singles. Josh Pownall and Daniel White won 9-8 (10-8 in the tiebreaker) at #1 doubles and Mitch Hallum and Will Summers teamed for an 8-6 victory at #3 doubles. Ramon Aguirre and Alex Graham fell 8-6 at #2 doubles. The Yellow Jackets then swept 1-4 singles to take the 5-2 victory and eliminate the Cru men.
The UMHB men were making their first ASC Tournament appearance since 2007. The match also closed out the career of Ramon Aguirre, the only senior on the Cru roster.
Doubles
Josh Pownall/Daniel White (UMHB) def. Carlos Cantu/Wade Sinard (LETU) 9-8(10-8)
Mark Taylor/David Robbins (LETU) def. Ramon Aguirre/Alex Graham (UMHB) 8-6
Mitch Hallum/Will Summers (UMHB) def. Mikey Parker/Uli de la Fuente (LETU) 8-6
Singles
Mark Taylor (LETU) def. Ramon Aguirre (UMHB) 6-0, 6-2
Carlos Cantu (LETU) def. Josh Pownall (UMHB) 7-5, 6-3
David Robbins (LETU) def. Will Summers (UMHB) 6-4, 6-0
Mikey Parker (LETU) def. Daniel White (UMHB) 6-4, 6-0
Wade Sinard (LETU) vs. Garrett Pekar (UMHB) 5-0, unfinished
Alex Graham (UMHB) vs. Paul Haney (LETU) no result