SHREVEPORT, La-- The University of Mobile men's tennis team upset NCAA-I Centenary College 5-4 to open the 2011 season Saturday.
The teams were tied up at 4-4, when Lucas Martins finished off a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 victory at No. 3 singles to clinch the victory for Mobile.
The Rams built a 2-1 lead after doubles action thanks to an 8-6 win from Jesus Urmeneta/Enzo Correa at No. 1 doubles and an 8-4 win at No. 2 doubles from Guilherme Lorencon/Lucas Martins. Beau Bryars/Preston Smith fell 1-8 at No. 3 doubles.
Lorencon polished off a 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 1 singles and Urmeneta won 6-3, 6-2 at No. 4 singles. Correa fell 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 4-3 (DEF) at No. 2, Billy Musgrove lost 1-6, 0-6 at No. 5 singles and Clint Key fell 0-6, 1-6.
Mobile (1-0) will battle rival Spring Hill College Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 1 pm at the Mobile Tennis Center.
Doubles
1. Jesus Urmeneta-Enzo Correa def. C. Threadgill-M. Threadgill 8-6
2. Guilherme Lorencon-Lucas Martins def. G. Whipple-E. Magill 8-4
3. Beau Bryars-Preston Smith lost to M. Reeks-S. Grace 1-8
Singles
1. Lorencon def. C. Threadgill 6-3, 6-2
2. Correa lost to M. Threadgill 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 4-3 (DEF)
3. Martins def. Whipple 7-5, 2-6, 6-4
4. Urmeneta def. Magill 6-3, 6-2
5. Billy Musgrove lost to Grace 1-6, 0-6
6. Clint Key lost to Reeks 0-6, 1-6