HARTSVILLE, S.C.– After moving up from No. 48 to No. 37 in the national rankings, the Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Tennis team dropped a difficult 4-3 decision at Coker on Wednesday afternoon. The loss ended LR's modest two game winning streak.

GAME VITALS
Final: Coker 4, Lenoir-Rhyne 3
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (12-3, 3-2 SAC) | Catawba (6-7, 3-2 SAC)

COACHES TAKE
 
"We have to give credit to Coker today," said Head Coach Tom Rees. "They are much improved and played better in the big moments."

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Bears took the doubles point today, earning wins in the number one and three spots. Hamed Gandouz and Shane O'Dea took a 6-4 victory in the first line and Lewis Scott and Alex Ayguavives earned a 6-3 win in the third spot.

In singles action, Paul Lenz earned a 6-4, 6-4 win in sixth singles to give the Bears a 2-0 advantage. A win in second singles cut the lead to 2-1 but O'Dea's 7-6, 6-2 put LR one win away from a clinching win. However, the Cobras were win in first, fifth and clinched with a 6-2, 3-6, 4-6 victory in third singles to steal the victory.

UP NEXT

The Bears will hit return home on Friday when they host Tusculum.