Tuesday, April 11th, 2006

Oglethorpe Edges Men's Tennis Team 4-3

The Piedmont College men's tennis team lost a closely contested match this afternoon to non-conference host Oglethorpe University by the score of 4-3 in Atlanta, GA. The Lions and the Stormy Petrels played the singles matches to an even 3-3 draw but Oglethorpe won the doubles point for the victory.

PC now stands at 8-7 overall. The Lions will return to action again on Wednesday, April 19th as they host Great South Athletic Conference member Huntingdon College with first serve slated for 3:30.

Oglethorpe University 4, Piedmont College 3
Atlanta, GA

Singles
1. Vanderline (OU) d. Sigartau (PC) 6-4, 6-3
2. Robertson (PC) d. Malone (OU) 6-2, 6-3
3. Nash (PC) d. Esterline (OU) 6-1, 6-2
4. Smith (PC) d. Luca (OU) 6-2, 7-5
5. Pekin (OU) d. Leonardo (PC) 6-3, 6-4
6. Henderson (OU) d. LeMaster (PC) 6-2, 6-2

Doubles
1. Malone/Vanderline (OU) d. Nash/Robertson (PC) 8-3
2. Sigartau/Robertson (PC) d. Henderson/Luca 8-3
3. Esterline/Faucette (OU) d. Smith/LeMaster (PC) 8-1

Record
Piedmont 8-7