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Emory & Henry Men's Tennis Defeats Hampden-Sydney, 5-4, Sunday On The Road

Brandon McGuire readies to hit a backhand.

HAMPDEN SYDNEY, Va. - The Emory & Henry College Men's Tennis Team (1-1, 1-0 ODAC) picked up its first win of the year Sunday, defeating Hampden-Sydney College (0-3, 0-1 ODAC) by a 5-4 score.

The Basics
SUNDAY'S FINAL SCORE - Emory & Henry 5, Hampden-Sydney 4
LOCATION - Hampden Sydney, Virginia
VENUE - H-SC Tennis Courts
RECORDS - Emory & Henry (1-1, 1-0 ODAC); Hampden-Sydney (0-3, 0-1 ODAC)

How It Happened
HSC got out to a 2-1 lead after the doubles portion of the match, winning at the first and third flights. Emory & Henry claimed an 8-5 win at No. 2 for junior Brandon McGuire (Christiansburg, Va.) and junior Bryce Williams (Bristol, Tenn.).

In singles play, the Wasps grabbed the top four pairings to seal the victory. McGuire won at the premier flight in a three-set battle while junior Archer Marlow (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) grabbed a 6-1, 6-2 win at No. 2. Freshman Sean Given (Cary, N.C.) earned a 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 3 while Williams made it two wins on the day with a 7-6, 6-1 win at No. 4.

The Results

Singles Competition
1. Brandon McGuire (E&HM) def. Tyler Brice (HSC) 6-2, 2-6, 6-2
2. Archer Marlow (E&HM) def. Andrew Donelson (HSC) 6-1, 6-2
3. Sean Given (E&HM) def. David Hudson (HSC) 6-3, 6-2
4. Bryce Williams (E&HM) def. Patrick Conde (HSC) 7-6 (6), 6-1
5. Bryson Alley (HSC) def. Henry Quesenberry (E&HM) 3-6, 6-2, 6-1
6. Andrew Quick (HSC) def. Zeke Workman (E&HM) 6-0, 6-2

Doubles Competition
1. Tyler Brice/Andrew Donelson (HSC) def. Sean Given/Archer Marlow (E&HM) 8-7 (5)
2. Brandon McGuire/Bryce Williams (E&HM) def. Bryson Alley/Andrew Quick (HSC) 8-5
3. David Hudson/Patrick Conde (HSC) def. Zeke Workman/Henry Quesenberry (E&HM) 8-3

Up Next
Emory & Henry will be back in action when it visits Shenandoah University next Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

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