CLINTON, S.C. – The Presbyterian Blue Hose (13-8, BSC: 4-2) cruised past the Longwood Lancers (8-9, BCS: 1-6), 7-0, on Senior Day at the Templeton Tennis Courts. Before the match, the Blue Hose honored seniors
Nicholas McKinney and
Vance Mercer.
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"It was a great day to honor Nick and Vance and let them know how much we appreciate the work they have put into our program these last four years," Presbyterian coach
John Collins said. "We talked about being able to consistently execute our plan during the match and it's clear that the guys were able to stay focused and keep their sense of urgency. We are excited to play nationally ranked Georgia State tomorrow."
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DOUBLES
For the 14th time this season, the Blue Hose captured the doubles point. On court three, Presbyterian's
Sebastian Dominguez and
Javier Matos posted a convincing 6-0 win. With the win, the doubles tandem improved to 6-1 on the season. On court one, the doubles team of
Max Benson and
Dusan Milanovic tallied their 12
th straight win with a 6-1 victory which clinched the doubles point for Presbyterian. With the win, Benson and Milanovic collected their team-leading 15
th win.
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SINGLES
Presbyterian won all six singles matches in straight sets. At number one singles, Milanovic recorded his 12
th win with a 6-1, 6-0 victory. At number four singles, Matos also tallied his 12
th win of the season with a 6-1, 6-3 win. At number six singles, McKinney posted a 6-1, 6-1 victory on his senior day. McKinney has won three straight matches giving him eight wins on the season. Benson posted a 6-3, 6-1 victory at number two singles. The victory was the tenth of the season for Benson. Dominguez collected his 12
th win of the season with a 6-2, 6-4 triumph at number three singles.
Georgije Babic closed out the victory for the Blue Hose with a 6-4, 6-3 win at number five singles. Babic's win was his eighth of the season.
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UP NEXT
Presbyterian plays No. 69 Georgia State in their final regular-season home match on Sunday, April 3 at the Templeton Tennis courts at 2 p.m.
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