RICHARDSON, Texas – McMurry University men's tennis could not hold on to its lead after doubles play and lost a 5-4 decision to the University of Texas-Dallas. The loss dropped the War Hawks to 8-8 on the year.
McMurry held a 2-1 advantage after winning two of the three doubles bouts. At No. 1 doubles,
Carlos Perez and
Hunter Ward were 8-6 winners, improving their record to 9-7 on the year and riding a three-match win streak. The War Hawks also won No. 3 pairs play, with
Kie Jones and
Travis Gough securing the 8-5 win.
However, in the singles matches, the Comets would take four of six contests. UTD won at the Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 5 matches. Three of those went three sets with McM's Perez (No. 1),
Rayce Roberson (No. 2) and
Clayton Pope (No. 4) suffering the losses.
Ward won at No. 3 singles by a 6-4, 6-3 score.
Kendal Mann earned a tough 7-5, 7-5 straight-set win at No. 6 singles, as well.
