Strong Doubles Play Keys Victory

ATLANTA, Ga. --- Hampden-Sydney continues their strong postseason play as they defeated the Pioneers of Transylvania University 5-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers came out strong in doubles play winning two of the three matches courtesy of William Moss (Fredericksburg, VA/Fredericksburg) and Rich Pugh (Augusta, GA/Lakeside), and Philip Parrish (Richmond, VA/Douglas Freeman) and Tal Covington (Gainesville, VA/Flint Hill).

Parrish also earned one of the Tigers' three singles wins in the No. 6 spot. The freshman did so in dominating fashion defeating Trevor Scott 6-0; 6-0. Moss also got a quality singles win defeating  No. 1 Will Palmer 6-4; 6-1. The final victory came from Kevin Calhoun (Richmond, VA/Mills Godwin), who played in the No. 4 slot and got a 6-2; 6-2 victory.

Since the event was played to decision, the No. 2, No. 3, and No. 5 singles were suspended when Hampden-Sydney clinched the match.

With the win the Tigers improve to 14-5 on the year and get to play at least one more round.

The Tigers return to action on Saturday, May 9 as they will face the host-team Emory University in Atlanta, GA for the second round play of the NCAA Tournament. The first match is set to start at 11:00 am.

Singles
1. William Moss (HSC) def. Will Palmer (TU) 6-4, 6-1
4. Kevin Calhoun (HSC) def. Kyle Clayton (TU) 6-2, 6-2
6. Philip Parrish (HSC) def. Trevor Scott (TU) 6-0, 6-0

Doubles
1. Moss/Rich Pugh (HSC) def. Palmer/Clayton (TU) 8-1
2. Lee Gammon/Keith Henderson (TU) def. Shad Harrell/Calhoun (HSC) 8-2
3. Tal Covington/Parrish (HSC) def. Dalton Main/Joseph Glass (TU) 9-7

This release is courtesy of the Hampden-Sydney College sports information department.