CLARKSVILLE, Ark. - The Belhaven University men's tennis team fell to the University of the Ozarks in the season finale. With the loss, the Blazers fall to 1-6 overall and 1-4 in conference play.
The Blazers scored three points against the University of the Ozarks. Kelsey Smilye defeated Dallas Elmore 6-3, 6-3 in No.6 Singles play, while Joan Soler and Chris Stevens earned a win in the No. 1 Doubles spot. Additionally, Bryce Livingston and Matthew Ridden won 8-7 in No. 2 doubles.
Ozarks 6, Belhaven 3
Singles Competition
1. Hikaru Yamaya (UO) def. Joan Soler (BELHAVEN) 6-4, 5-7, 7-5
2. Aaron Gambrell (UO) def. Bryce Livingston (BELHAVEN) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3
3. TJ Saniseng (UO) def. Matthew Ridden (BELHAVEN) 6-0, 6-0
4. Parker Morey (UO) def. Chris Stevens (BELHAVEN) 6-2, 7-6
5. Nico Castells (UO) def. Jason Ball (BELHAVEN) 6-2, 6-1
6. Kelsey Smilye (BELHAVEN) def. Dallas Elmore (UO) 6-3, 6-2
Doubles Competition
1. Joan Soler / Chris Stevens (BELHAVEN) def. TJ Saniseng / Aaron Gambrell (UO) 8-5
2. Bryce Livingston / Matthew Ridden (BELHAVEN) def. Hikaru Yamaya / Nico Castells (UO) 8-7
3. Parker Morey / Dallas Elmore (UO) def. Jason Ball / Kelsey Smilye (BELHAVEN) 8-2