Eagles Knock Off University of the Cumberlands, 6-3

Eagles Knock Off University of the Cumberlands, 6-3

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — The Carson-Newman men's tennis team defeated the University of the Cumberlands, 6-3, on Friday afternoon.

With the win, the Eagles improve to 9-6 on the season.

C-N started strong by taking two of the three doubles points. Juniors Chris Acker (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Adriano Kira (Brazil) won at No. 2 doubles, while Jack Harvie (Snellville, Ga.) and Greg Center (Brentwood, Tenn.) won the No. 3 doubles match.

In singles action, the Eagles won four of the six matches. Winners were Kira (No. 3), Harvie (No. 4), Derek Holdway (No. 5) and Acker (No. 6).

C-N returns to the court against North Georgia on Sunday in Dahlonega, Ga.

Doubles

1. Pantoja/Neeley (UC) d. Rodolfo Schwarz/Trent Slagle 8-6

2. Chris Acker/Adriano Kira (CN) d. Hill/Hill 8-3

3. Jack Harvie/Greg Center (CN) d. Silva/Crowe 8-4

Singles

1. Silva (UC) d. Rodolfo Schwarz 6-1,6-7,10-8

2. Pantoja (UC) d. Trent Slagle 6-3,3-6, 10-6

3. Adriano Kira (CN) d. Neeley 3-6,6-2, 10-8

4. Jack Harvie (CN) d. J. Hill 6-1,6-2

5. Derek Holdway (CN) d. D. Hill 6-0,6-0

6. Chris Acker (CN) d. Crowe 6-2,6-1

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