Feb. 26, 2008

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. ---- The Samford men's tennis team picked up its third win Tuesday at in-state rival Jacksonville State. The Bulldogs faced cold weather and brisk winds to eke out a 4-3 win over the Gamecocks. Samford improves to 3-4 on the season.

The non-conference match between conference foes was scheduled to be played on Feb. 13 but wintry weather forced the teams to reschedule the match-up for Feb. 26.

The Gamecocks stole the doubles point, taking two of three matches. However, the Bulldogs were able to walk away with one doubles win as No. 1 duo Delass/Silveira defeated Duke/Unkenholz, 9-7.

In the No. 1 court, Jordan Delass captured a win for the Bulldogs (d. Chris Duke, 6-2, 6-1) while Renan Silveira (d. Eduardo Saratt, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3), Hank Grant (d. Scott Robertson, 6-2, 6-0) and Oliver Reynolds (d. Steffen Solomon, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5) earned wins at the No. 2, No. 3 and No. 5 courts, respectively.

The Samford men return to action on Saturday, March 8, as they open conference play at home with an afternoon match-up against Tennessee-Martin. Match play starts at 2 p.m.

Samford 4, Jacksonville State 3

Doubles
1. Jordan Delass/Renan Silveira (SAM) def. Chris Duke/Joey Unkenholz (JSU) 9-7
2. Scott Robertson/Eduardo Saratt (JSU) def. Hank Grant/Sam Huffman (SAM) 8-2
3. Andres Amores/Steffen Solomon (JSU) def. Carlos Abalos/Brian Dushock (SAM) 8-6

Singles
1. Jordan Delass (SAM) def. Chris Duke (JSU) 6-2, 6-1
2. Renan Silveira (SAM) def. Eduardo Saratt (JSU) 2-6, 6-3, 6-3
3. Hank Grant (SAM) def. Scott Robertson (JSU) 6-2, 6-0
4. Joey Unkenholz (JSU) def. Sam Huffman (SAM) 6-4, 7-5
5. Oliver Reynolds (SAM) def. Steffen Solomon (JSU) 3-6, 6-4, 7-5
6. Andres Amores (JSU) def. Richard Walsh (SAM) 6-4, 6-3