Lions edged by Eagles in SAC play

MARS HILL, N.C. - The Mars Hill men's tennis team was narrowly defeated, 5-4, by Carson-Newman Thursday afternoon at the Hart Tennis Center in South Atlantic Conference play.

After getting swept in doubles competition, the Lions fell short in their effort by winning 4-of-6 singles matches. Ben Reid and Tom Farman each took down their opponents in three sets, while Kyrel Trim and Pedro Pinassi each rolled through their matches with 8-3 scores.

Singles competition

1. Ben Reid (MHUM) def. Gabriel Dabdab (C-N) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
2. Marc Bantel (C-N) def. Rodrigo Ramos (MHUM) 6-0, 6-1
3. Taylor Barie (C-N) def. Fernando Neto (MHUM) 7-5, 6-0
4. Tom Farman (MHUM) def. Kevin Mendes (C-N) 6-2, 4-6, 10-8
5. Kyrel Trim (MHUM) def. Jesus Bacete (C-N) 8-3
6. Pedro Pinassi (MHUM) def. Joseph Stiles (C-N) 8-3

Doubles competition

1. Gabriel Dabdab/Jesus Bacete (C-N) def. Ben Reid/Rodrigo Ramos (MHUM) 8-3
2. Marc Bantel/Taylor Barie (C-N) def. Fernando Neto/Tom Farman (MHUM) 8-7
3. Kevin Mendes/Joseph Stiles (C-N) def. Pedro Pinassi/Kyrel Trim (MHUM) 8-3

Match Notes:
Carson-Newman 3-11, 1-7 SAC
Mars Hill 4-11, 0-6 SAC