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Men's Tennis Michael Robertson, USI Athletic Communications

28th-ranked Screaming Eagles tame Lions

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--- The 28th-ranked University of Southern Indiana men's tennis team improved to a perfect 4-0 with a 6-3 victory over Lindenwood University Saturday night at the Evansville Tennis Center.
 
The Screaming Eagles opened competition with an 8-4 victory at number one doubles by freshman Samuel Kiladejo (London, England) and senior Jack Joyce (Bournemouth, England). Lindenwood responded with a victory at number three doubles, 8-6, but USI wrapped up doubles play with an 8-5 triumph at number two by freshmen duo Roman Laga (Baiersbronn, Germany) and Anthony Van Rompay (Schilde, Belgium).
 
With a 2-1 lead, the Eagles opened singles competition with a 6-0, 6-4 win by Joyce, who nabbed this week's GLVC Men's Tennis Player of the Week award. Joyce was joined by sophomore Aaron Barris (Marietta, Georgia), Kiladejo, and Laga in singles victories.
 
The Eagles return to action on Wednesday when they take on Austin Peay State University at 2 p.m. in Clarksville, Tennessee.
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Players Mentioned

Aaron  Barris

Aaron Barris

6' 3"
Sophomore
Jack Joyce

Jack Joyce

5' 10"
Junior
Anthony Van Rompay

Anthony Van Rompay

6' 0"
Freshman
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
Anthony Van Rompay

Anthony Van Rompay

6' 0"
Freshman
Samuel Kiladejo

Samuel Kiladejo

6' 1"
Freshman
Roman Laga

Roman Laga

6' 2"
Freshman