TENNIS TIGERS DOWN METHODIST 8-1

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, VA (April 3, 2009)–The windy conditions on Friday had no effect on Hampden-Sydney's tennis team as they cruised to an 8-1 victory over Methodist University. The Tigers once again showed their depth winning all six singles matches and two out of three doubles matches.

Coach Bates saw impressive 6-1, 6-1 victories from William Moss (Fredericksburg, VA/Fredericksburg), Rich Pugh (Augusta, GA/Lakeside), and Philip Parrish (Richmond, VA/Douglas Freeman).

The Tigers also had a great doubles win from Shad Harrell (Richmond, VA/Mills Godwin) and Kevin Calhoun (Richmond, VA/Mills Godwin). The two displayed great teamwork and downed their opponent 8-2.

With the win the Tigers improve to 6-4 on the year and remain 4-1 in the ODAC.

The Tigers return home on Wednesday, April 8 as they host Roanoke College at 3:30 pm.

Singles
1. William Moss (H-S) def. Matt Taylor (MU): 6-1, 6-1
2. Rich Pugh (H-S) def. Rob Schmidt (MU): 6-1, 6-1
3. Shad Harrell (H-S) def. Dylan Knox (MU): 6-1, 6-3
4. Kevin Calhoun (H-S) def. Justin Campbell (MU): 6-1, 6-4
5. Zack Pack (H-S) def. Brad Tvlenko (MU): 6-2, 6-3
6. Phillip Parrish (H-S) def. Sean Teeter (MU): 6-1, 6-1

Doubles
1. Moss/Pugh (H-S) def. Taylor/Campbell (MU): 8-5
2. Harrell/Calhoun (H-S) def. Schmidt/Knox (MU): 8-2
3. Currier/Burkett (MU) def. Pack/Covington (H-S): 8-6
 

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