March 12, 2003

Samford University's men's tennis team never got on track Wednesday, and lost 7-0 to Southeastern Louisiana.

Raphael Bohli and Manuel Miletic defeated Josh Smith and Eric Subirats at No. 2 doubles, 8-6. But that was the only match of the day the Bulldogs would win. Miletic put up a valiant effort against Frenchman Oliver Nussbaum at No. 2 singles, battling back from a set down to force a super tie-break.

The Bulldogs suffered a blow when James Bryce, scheduled to compete at No. 5 singles, was scratched from the lineup after doubles. Travis Johnson stepped in at No. 6 and Andres Leal competed in the No. 5 position.

Samford (3-9) continues its season Friday, hosting Eastern Illinois at 3 p.m. The Bulldogs travel to Georgia State for an Atlantic Sun Conference match Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

DOUBLES

No. 1 Oliver Nussbaum/Matt Tate (SLU) def. Joey Jensen/Travis Johnson (Sam.) 8-0

No. 2 Raphael Bohli/Manuel Miletic (Sam.) def. Josh Smith/Eric Subirats (SLU) 8-6

No. 3 Haris Huremovic/Milos Vasovic (SLU) def. Johnny Griffee/James Bryce (Sam.) 9-8 (7-3)

SINGLES

No. 1 Haris Huremovic (SLU) def. Raphael Bohli (Sam.) 6-2, 7-5

No. 2 Oliver Nussbaum (SLU) def. Manuel Miletic (Sam.) 6-2, 7-6 (7-2)

No. 3 Eric Subirats (SLU) def. Joey Jensen (Sam.) 6-0, 7-5

No. 4 Matt Tate (SLU) def. Johnny Griffee (Sam.) 6-3, 7-5

No. 5 Josh Smith (SLU) def. Andres Leal (Sam.) 7-5, 6-0

Final Score: SLU 7, Samford 0