The Thomas More University men’s tennis team experienced a disappointing loss to Georgetown College on Tuesday, March 28, with a final score of 7-0. This result brings the Saints’ overall record to 1-9 and their conference standing to 0-6. Despite the loss, the Saints demonstrated their resilience as they battled through both doubles and singles events.
Doubles Overview: In the doubles matches, first-year Jackson Poulos (Edgewood, Ky./Covington Catholic) and senior Sergio San Pablo (Madrid, Spain/Valdefuentes) secured a victory over Max Barriere and Chase Hechemy with a score of 6-4. Sophomore Eliot Burer and junior Juan Pablo Villagrana Francisco (Cordoba, Veracruz/TEC de Monterrey) faced a tough loss to Parker Clarke and Tsugu Hirose, falling 6-0. First-year Samuel Mimbrero Lendinez and first-year Sebastian Guevara (Cusco, Peru/Andino Cusco International School) were defeated by Stephen Taylor and Leo Schrimer with a score of 6-0.
Singles Summary: In the singles competition, Sergio San Pablo lost a closely contested match to Max Barriere, 6-4, 2-6, and 6-7 (5). Jackson Poulos was defeated by Leo Schrimer with a score of 4-6, 6-2, and 1-6. Juan Pablo Villagrana Francisco came up short against Parker Clarke, losing 0-6, 6-3, and 0-6. Eliot Burer was defeated by Tsugu Hirose with a score of 0-6 and 0-6. Sebastian Guevara fell to Logan Smallwood, losing 1-6 and 1-6. Samuel Mimbrero Lendinez was defeated by Stephen Taylor, 1-6 and 2-6.
Upcoming Match: The Saints aim to bounce back as they return to the court on Thursday, March 30, at 3:00 pm ET against Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky. This upcoming match offers the Thomas More University men’s tennis team a chance to regroup and fight for a much-needed win to improve their season record. As the Saints prepare to face their next opponent, fans can anticipate an intense and competitive match, showcasing the team’s determination and spirit.