Lions Fall to Mount Olive

MARS HILL, N.C.-- The Mars Hill men's tennis team was defeated 6-2 by Mount Olive at Mars Hill College Sunday afternoon. Mount Olive improved to 9-4 with the victory. Mars Hill fell to 4-7 on the season.

Edgar Bub, Akio Mariano, and Murilo Pelegrino won in singles play to lead Mount Olive. Mars Hill got singles victories from Enrico Patriarca and Euquerio Guerrero. Mount Olive prevailed in all three doubles matches, including very tight victories in the number one and two courts.

Mars Hill will be in action again on Wednesday, March 21 when they host Newberry. Match time is set for 3 p.m.