Johanna Delisse and Valentina Ascarrunz at Limestone
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Men's And Women's Tennis Fall To Tusculum

Swept by conference rival

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 HARROGATE, Tenn. - The Lincoln Memorial University men's and women's tennis teams fell to Tusculum in matches contested Saturday afternoon at the LMU Tennis Complex. With the defeat, the men fall to 1-5 (0-3 South Atlantic Conference) and the women are now 2-3 (1-2 SAC).

The men's match saw the visiting Pioneers go through the day without dropping a set, although Jake Tuchmann lost his singles match at number four in consecutive 7-6 tiebreakers. Tuchmann and Thom Hermans continued their good play in doubles as they fell 6-4 at the number two spot.

On the women's side, Johanna Delisse and Valentina Ascarrunz posted a 6-4 victory at number two doubles, but the Pioneers won the other two matches to earn the early 1-0 lead. In singles, Delisse won 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 at number two singles and Ascarrunz won 6-2, 7-6 at number three for the two LMU points.

Both teams will have a quick turnaround as they travel on the road to play Lee in Cleveland, Tenn. Sunday afternoon. The contest is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Jake Tuchmann

Jake Tuchmann

Graduate Student
Anke Delisse

Anke Delisse

Graduate Student
Valentina Ascarrunz

Valentina Ascarrunz

Freshman
Thom Hermans

Thom Hermans

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jake Tuchmann

Jake Tuchmann

Graduate Student
Anke Delisse

Anke Delisse

Graduate Student
Valentina Ascarrunz

Valentina Ascarrunz

Freshman
Thom Hermans

Thom Hermans

Freshman