RICHMOND, Ky. – University of Southern Indiana Men's Tennis dropped the match at Eastern Kentucky University on Wednesday morning in a 4-0 sweep. The Screaming Eagles move to 4-11 for the season, marking the seventh loss in a row.
 
Doubles
The Colonels claimed possession of the doubles points with wins on courts one and two. Seniors Mathys Bove and Axel Sabourin paired up for the first time this season, taking the loss on court one (6-1). Sophomore Jy Hibbert and Kalani Hibbert team up for the first time since February on court two for a tough-fought loss (6-4).
 
Singles
EKU clinched the match by winning the first three singles matches played on courts six, one, then three. Kalani Hibbert was the first to drop his match on the singles six-court, in straight points (6-0, 6-0). Sabourin added a loss on court one, putting up a fight in the second set (6-0, 6-3). Finishing out the match was Jy Hibbert on court three (6-3, 6-3).
 
Junior Aaron Dawson picked up a win in the first set of his match in the singles two slot, before leaving it unfinished (7-5, 1-2 (uf)).
 
Up Next
The Screaming Eagles return home for a two-game Horizon League home stand, playing Tennessee State University first on Friday afternoon, then in a Senior Day celebration on Saturday, they take on Belmont University. For updates on weather changes for upcoming matches, fans can follow USI Athletics on Facebook, Instagram, and X, as well as online at usiscreamingeagles.com.