KENNESAW, Ga. - The Presbyterian College men's tennis team lost a tremendously close match to Kennesaw State Tuesday afternoon to Kennesaw State by a 4-3 decision.

The Blue Hose (1-8) lost the doubles point, but came back in fine fashion in singles play.

Rookie Andrew Brigham got things going for head coach Patric Hynes' team at No. 1. He easily downed Tyler Mills 6-0, 6-3. Matt Martin, at No. 2, followed Brigham's lead. He downed Simon Janik 6-4, 6-4, giving the Blue Hose a 2-1 lead.

Rookie Ivan Ho was unable to extend the lead to two, falling to Gokalp Ozdenir 7-5, 6-1, at the No. 3 spot.

However, Zachary Sprouse once again pushed PC in front after knocking off Michael Langel 6-4, 7-6 (6). As the Blue Hose had the opportunity to wrap things up, but KSU was able to take the last two matches of the day for the 4-3 win. Edward Snead lost a 5-7, 7-5, 6-0 decision to Elliot Kahler in the longest match of the afternoon. Ryan Boutlell was able to defeat Ryan Walters 6-2, 6-3 for the deciding point.

The Blue Hose will look to get back in the win column Saturday morning when they play at Jacksonville. The match is slated for a 9 a.m. start.

Doubles:

1)      Tyler Mills/Elliot Kahler (KSU) def. Andrew Brigham/Zach Sprouse (PC) 8-3

2)      Simon Janik/Michael Langel (KSU) def. Ivan Ho/Matt Martin (PC) 8-1

3)      Gokalp Ozdemir/Gianni Kubin (KSU) def. Ed Snead/Ryan Walters (PC) 8-7(5)

Singles:

1)      Andrew Brigham (PC) def. Tyler Mills (KSU) 6-0, 6-3

2)      Matt Martin (PC) def. Simon Janik (KSU) 6-4, 6-4

3)      Gokalp Ozdemir (KSU) def. Ivan Ho (PC) 6-4, 6-1

4)      Zach Sprouse (PC) def. Michael Langel (KSU) 6-4, 7-6(6)

5)      Elliot Kahler (KSU) def. Ed Snead (PC) 7-6(4), 6-0

6)      Ryan Bouttell (KSU) def. Ryan Walters (PC) 6-2, 6-3