HARROGATE, Tenn. - The Lincoln Memorial Men's Tennis team played against their rivals Carson Newman University this afternoon. The Railsplitters came out on top beating the Eagles 4-1. This win would be the first win over Carson-Newman in three years. 

Starting off the doubles strong was Ethan Hirons and Radu Florea at No. 3 doubles. The pairing quickly took care of business defeating their opponents 6-1. At No. 1 doubles was Alexandru Giurea and Hugo Ruiz Espejo who fell to their opponent 3-6. Harper Mills and Sergio Boneta Aranzeta were at No. 2 doubles, and they would have put up a good effort but lost 6-7 (4). 

Getting the first point for the Railsplitter was Alexandru Giurea, at No. 2 singles. Giurea dominated his opponent and was off the court quickly, winning 6-2, 6-2. The next Railsplitter to take down the Eagles was Radu Florea at No. 1 singles. Florea went neck and neck with his opponent in the first set and came out on top 7-6 (3), and then he kicked into high gear and won the second set 6-2. At No. 4 singles was Harper Mills, who also had a close first set. Mill would take his opponent 7-6 (5), 6-4. The final match to close the day was Ethan Hirons at No. 6 singles. Hirons would win 6-2, 7-5 (4). 

No. 3 singles Kai Miyatake and No. 5 singles Franco Battaglino would have their match go unfinished. 

The men will play again on April 5th against Limestone University. This match will be held in Gaffney, SC. 

Doubles:

H. Ruiz Espejo /A. Giurea vs. G. Jankulovski /L. Keenan 3-6

H. Mills /S. Boneta Aranzeta vs. P. Gayk /M. Van Dalen 6-7 (4)

R. Florea /E. Hirons vs. M. Saunders /L. Baecker 6-1

Singles:

R. Florea vs. M. Van Dalen 7-6 (3), 6-2 

A. Giurea vs. G. Jankulovski 6-2, 6-2

K. Miyatake vs. L. Keenan 1-6, 6-1, 3-2 UF

H. Mills vs. P. Gayk 7-6 (5), 6-4

F. Battaglino vs. M. Saunders 5-3 UF

E. Hirons vs L. Baecker 6-2, 7-6 (4)