ANDERSON, S.C. – The Anderson University men's tennis team triumphed in a well fought match to defeat South Atlantic Conference opponent Lenoir-Rhyne; 6-3 on Saturday afternoon at the AU Tennis Complex.

With the win, the Trojans move to 17-4 overall and 7-3 in conference play while Lenoir-Rhyne falls to 10-9 overall and 3-6 in SAC action. Anderson has won its last six of seven with the 2017 team now recording the most wins during a season under head coach Joey Eskridge (2009-present).

The Trojans enjoyed a 2-1 advantage after the doubles portion with No. 1 slotted Nicolas Ascarrunz and Jeffrey Dayton (AU) defeating Tomas Hons and Shane O'Dea (LR), 8-4 while Juan Carracedo and Preston Morpeth (AU) won 8-3 over Alex Crespo Sanchez and Tales Miranda (LR) at the No. 3 flight. Lenoir-Rhyne was able to pick up one point winning the No. 2 doubles match.

In singles action, the Black and Gold won four of the six matches with Morthpeth's 6-1, 6-1 win over Alex Ayguavives clinching the match for the Trojans.

The Trojans continue conference play when they travel to SAC opponent Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday. First serve is slated for 1 p.m.

Anderson University 6, Lenoir-Rhyne 3

Singles competition

1. Hamed Gandouz (LR) def. Ignacio Bidegain (AU) 6-3, 6-3

2. Nicolas Ascarrunz (AU) def. Tomas Hons (LR) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4

3. Juan Carracedo (AU) def. Shane O'Dea (LR) 5-7, 6-4, 6-1

4. Jeffrey Dayton (AU) def. Alex Ayguavives (LR) 6-1, 6-1

5. Tales Miranda (LR) def. Fabricio Lanza (AU) 6-1, 6-3

6. Preston Morpeth (AU) def. Alex Crespo Sanchez (LR) 6-1, 6-1

Doubles competition

1. Nicolas Ascarrunz/Jeffrey Dayton (AU) def. Tomas Hons/Shane O'Dea (LR) 8-4

2. Hamed Gandouz/Paul Lenz (LR) def. Ignacio Bidegain/Fabricio Lanza (AU) 8-3

3. Juan Carracedo/Preston Morpeth (AU) def. Alex Crespo Sanchez/Tales Miranda (LR) 8-3

Match Notes:

Lenoir-Rhyne (10-9, 3-6 SAC)

Anderson University (17-4, 7-3 SAC)