Mercer University
Furman
Men's Tennis Falls to Furman, 4-3
3/20/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Mercer men's tennis team was edged by Furman, 4-3, on Friday afternoon at the Mickel Tennis Center.
Mercer moved to 7-10 on the season and 1-1 in Southern Conference play, while Furman moved to 3-13 overall and 1-0 in league action.
The Paladins took a 2-0 lead after winning the doubles point and a 6-2, 6-2 decision at the number four spot. Oliver Snaider and Arnav Mohanty won back-to-back to tie the score at 2-2, before Furman picked up two more singles points to seal the win. Arsav Mohanty closed out the match with a win at the number six spot after forcing a third set, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3, 6-4.
Next up, the Bears will face No. 60 Alabama on Sunday, march 22 at 6 p.m.
Furman 4, Mercer 3
March 20, 2015 | Greenville, S.C. | Mickel Tennis Center
Singles
1. Arnav Mohanty (MER) def. Adam Steryous (FUR) 7-5, 6-4
2. Matt Browne (FUR) def. Sam Philp (MER) 6-4, 3-6, 6-2
3. Oliver Snaider (MER) def. Cameron Green (FUR) 7-6 (8-6), 6-4
4. Ben Horst (FUR) def. Anderson Scarpa (MER) 6-2, 6-2
5. Jacob Behal (FUR) def. Manuel de Luis (MER) 6-3, 7-6 (7-4)
6. Arsav Mohanty (MER) def. Juan Sheppard (FUR) 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-4
Doubles
1. Arnav Mohanty/Arsav Mohanty (MER) def. Matt Browne/Ben Horst (FUR) 8-5
2. Adam Steryous/Cameron Green (FUR) def. Austin Emmet/Oliver Snaider (MER) 8-1
3. Jacob Behal/Juan Sheppard (FUR) def. Sam Philp/Anderson Scarpa (MER) 8-6
Match Notes:
Order of finish: Doubles (2,3,1); Singles (4,3,1,2,5,6)
T-3:55
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