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Men's Tennis Michael Robertson, USI Athletic Communications

Screaming Eagles fly past Walsh

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--- The University of Southern Indiana men's tennis team maintained its unblemished record with a 7-2 victory over Walsh University Sunday evening at the Evansville Tennis Center. USI rises to 3-0 overall while the Cavaliers fall to 5-2.
 
The Screaming Eagles opened competition with a pair of victories at number two and three doubles, but Walsh responded with an 8-3 triumph at number one doubles.
 
Freshman Samuel Kiladejo and sophomore Aaron Barris earned the win, 8-4, at number three doubles, while juniors Jack Joyce and Joel Stern were victorious at number two doubles won, 8-3. Freshmen Roman Laga and Anthony Rompay fell, 8-3, in number one doubles to round out doubles play.
 
In the singles competition, USI powered through for a 5-1 finish, earning straight-set wins at number one and number three through six singles. Joyce dominated his opponent for the second time in the weekend with a 6-0, 6-1 straight sets victory in number one singles. Joyce relinquished just three games against Midwest region competitors in two matches against Tiffin University and Walsh.
 
The Eagles hit the road Friday for a 5 p.m. match against Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee before returning home Saturday to face Lindenwood University at 5:30 p.m. at the Evansville Tennis Center.
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Players Mentioned

Aaron  Barris

Aaron Barris

6' 3"
Sophomore
Jack Joyce

Jack Joyce

5' 10"
Junior
Joel Stern

Joel Stern

6' 0"
Junior
Samuel Kiladejo

Samuel Kiladejo

6' 1"
Freshman
Roman Laga

Roman Laga

6' 2"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Aaron  Barris

Aaron Barris

6' 3"
Sophomore
Jack Joyce

Jack Joyce

5' 10"
Junior
Joel Stern

Joel Stern

6' 0"
Junior
Samuel Kiladejo

Samuel Kiladejo

6' 1"
Freshman
Roman Laga

Roman Laga

6' 2"
Freshman