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Men's Tennis Topples Francis Marion 5-2 on the Road

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 Florence, S.C. - Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Tennis win 5-2 on the road at Francis Marion on Sunday afternoon to improve to 7-3 on the season.In doubles, 
 
Mauricio Hernandez and Alex Hyman got LR off to a strong start with a 6-2 win over Broeseler/Guerrero at the no.2 spot. Josh Lazenby and Rhodri Atkinson then won at no.1 doubles by a score of 6-2 to clinch the doubles point for the Bears.
 
 In singles, Lazenby quickly saw off Liam Day, winning 6-4 6-2. Francis Marion's Paul Meuwissen and Guerrero fought back with wins over Patrik Alvestrand and Scott to level the match at 2-2. LR bounced back by winning the next three singles matches which sealed the 5-2 win. Atkinson won at no.1 singles, while Hyman and Eric van Nunen both came through three set battles. Atkinson has now won three matches in a row to improves his singles record to 6-2.
 
The Bears return to conference play on Wednesday, March 11 with a home match against Coker.  

 

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Players Mentioned

Rhodri Atkinson

Rhodri Atkinson

5' 11"
Sophomore
Mauricio Hernandez

Mauricio Hernandez

6' 1"
Sophomore
Josh Lazenby

Josh Lazenby

6' 2"
Sophomore
Alex Hyman

Alex Hyman

Freshman
Eric van Nunen

Eric van Nunen

Freshman
Patrik Alvestrand

Patrik Alvestrand

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Rhodri Atkinson

Rhodri Atkinson

5' 11"
Sophomore
Mauricio Hernandez

Mauricio Hernandez

6' 1"
Sophomore
Josh Lazenby

Josh Lazenby

6' 2"
Sophomore
Alex Hyman

Alex Hyman

Freshman
Eric van Nunen

Eric van Nunen

Freshman
Patrik Alvestrand

Patrik Alvestrand

Freshman

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