HICKORY, N.C. - The Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Tennis Team won its third straight match, topping Emmanuel 4-3 on a cold Saturday afternoon.

GAME VITALS
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 4, Emmanuel 3
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (6-1) | Emmanuel (1-7)

COACHES TAKE
 
"It was an unbelievable effort from everyone involved with Bears tennis today," said Head Coach Tom Rees. "Our teams were brave and played with great courage. to come out on top in a great battle and with tremendous adversity, it says a lot about our program."

HOW IT HAPPENED

LR started the afternoon off strong with wins in first and third singles, both coming with identical 6-3 scores.

In singles action, Emmanuel grabbed wins in each of the first three spots. However, the Bears depth showed and LR earned points in spots 4, 5, and 6. Rhodri Atkinson took a 6-1, 7-5 victory in the fourth spot and Lewis Scott won 6-0 and 6-0 in the sixth spot. Shane O'Dea would clinch the victory in the number five spot, winning 6-4, 6-4.

UP NEXT

The Bears return to action on Wednesday when they travel to Gaffney, S.C. to battle Limestone.