EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana Men's Tennis (2-13) battled Tennessee State University (6-17) in a Horizon League match at the USI Tennis Courts, falling 6-1.
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Screaming Eagle senior
Dylan Brown (Evansville, Indiana) was celebrated after the match for his hard work and dedication to the program for four strong years. The local Reitz High School product played an important leadership role being the lone senior as the USI community congratulates his accomplishments and looks forward to what the rest of the season holds.
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Doubles:Â The doubles number two match was unfinished, but USI fell behind early losing both doubles competitions. Junior
Guy Finkelstein (Lehavim, Israel) and freshmanÂ
Eytan Michaeli (Beer Sheva, Israel) battled their opponent to a close 6-3 loss.
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Singles:Â Sophomore standout
Mathys Bove (Lyon, France) won a riveting matchup in the singles one matchup. Bove roared back after dropping the first set 0-6, by rallying to win the next sets 6-1 and 1-0. Bove's singles record improves to an impressive 9-4 mark.
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Junior
Quinten Gillespie (Whiteland, Indiana) dropped his match by a narrow margin of 7-5, 5-7, 1-0.
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NEXT UP FOR THE EAGLES:
USI travels to Jeffersonville, Indiana tomorrow to compete against both Hanover College and Indiana University Southeast. The Eagles turn around to take on Brescia University at the USI Tennis Courts on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
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