Emporia State men's tennis opens conference play with 6-1 win over Augustana

March 18, 2023-The Emporia State opened MIAA/GAC North Division play with a 6-1 win over Augustana on Saturday afternoon at the Kossover Family Tennis Complex.
 
Augustana won at 6-4 at #1 doubles but Theo Belmonte and Harrison Brown evened the double competition with a 6-2 win at #2. Gwendal Mazuay and Jaden Tredway won 6-2 at #3 to to give the Hornets an early 1-0 lead.
 
Henry Dombusch evened things for Augie with a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 win at #1 singles over Dominik Simunovic. Jordi Bou Sastre quickly gave the lead back to the Hornets with a 6-3, 6-0 win at #2 singles.  Theo Belmonte gave ESU a 3-1 lead with a 6-4, 6-0 win at #3 singles.  Harrison Brown would clinch the win for Emporia State with a 6-0, 3-6, 6-1 victory at #4 singles. The Hornets closed out the dual with Jaden Tredway winning 3-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-3) at #5 and Gwendal Mazuay picking up a 6-2, 6-3 win at #6 singles.
 
Emporia State will be back in action on Monday, March 27 against Southeastern Oklahoma.  First serve from the Kossover Complex is set for 10:00 a.m.