Dukes Drop Tough Match at Old Dominion

Friday, March 12

Norfolk, Va.

1 p.m.

James Madison University

Old Dominion

3/12/2021 5:16:00 PM | Men's Tennis

Box Score

NORFOLK, Va. – James Madison men's tennis dropped a tough 5-2 decision at Old Dominion on Friday afternoon at the Folkes/Stevens Tennis Center.

The Monarchs improved to 7-7 on the year, while the Dukes fell to 1-3.

JMU kept things tight during doubles play and won a pair of singles matches to highlight the day.

ODU gained the advantage in doubles with a 6-4 win on court three before clinching the point on court two with a tie-break victory. The Dukes were also tied up at 6-6 on court one when the match was halted due to the Monarchs clinched the match's first point.

After ODU extended its lead to 2-0 with a straight-set win on court two, redshirt freshman Holden Koons captured a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory against Luca Maldoner on court one.

The Monarchs clinched the match by winning the next two matches on courts six and three, before freshman Oscar Hernandez gave JMU its second point on the afternoon with a 6-3, 6-4 triumph versus Oliver Tobisch on court five.

ODU closed the match with a three-set win on court four to end the match with a 5-2 victory.

QUOTING ASSISTANT COACH JASON SINKOFF
"We played well in doubles again and had opportunities, but wasn't quite able to close some matches out. We were up at #1 doubles when match was called, and a few more points our way could have been the difference. Singles, the big focus was playing our individual games, relying on our strengths, and no matter the score playing every point with the same importance. We did a good job of that today and can continue to build and become better at each of those. Quick turn around and look forward to our next opportunity."

UP NEXT
JMU returns home for its home opener on Sunday, March 14 when it hosts Mary Washington. The opening serve is set for 1 p.m. at Hillside Courts.