ANDERSON, Ind. - Transylvania men's tennis continued their winning streak Saturday, downing the Anderson Ravens in convincing fashion, 7-2.
Transylvania's doubles teams dominated the Ravens at all three seeds. Sophomore
Robert Albrecht paired with Josh Buckman for the first time this season, which produced a successful 8-5 victory, their third-straight win each in doubles. The No. 2 duo of junior
Dylan Conner and
Steven Mayborg, along with No. 3 seeded
Eli Hack and
Chris Samaan, produced results at their positions, each taking a solid 8-4 win.
In singles, the Pioneers continued to dominate in the top of the seeds, finding victory from Albrecht, Conner, Buckman, and Maybord. Albrecht sailed through his matchup with a decisive 6-1, 6-1 win, as did Buckman with a 6-3, 6-1 performance. Conner was threatened in both sets by Anderson's Conner Whiteside, but pulled out victory, 7-5, 7-5. Mayborg, in the four seed, overcame his opponent handily, 6-3, 6-3.
The Pioneers return home to finish their season, facing Mount St. Joseph on Monday at 4 p.m. and Hanover on Wednesday at 4 p.m. before competing in the HCAC Championships May 3-4.
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Transylvania 7, Anderson 2
Singles competition
1. Robert Albrecht (TRANSY) def. Drew Lovern (ANDERSON) 6-1, 6-1
2. Dylan Conner (TRANSY) def. Conner Whiteside (ANDERSON) 7-5, 7-5
3. Joshua Buckman (TRANSY) def. Dillon Lockward (ANDERSON) 6-3, 6-1
4. Steven Mayborg (TRANSY) def. Ethan Hillman (ANDERSON) 6-3, 6-3
5. Andrew Gingrich (ANDERSON) def. Eli Hack (TRANSY) 6-0, 6-0
6. Conner Combs (ANDERSON) def. Chris Samaan (TRANSY) 6-2, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Robert Albrecht/Joshua Buckman (TRANSY) def. Drew Lovern/Conner Whiteside (ANDERSON) 8-5
2. Dylan Conner/Steven Mayborg (TRANSY) def. Dillon Lockward/Andrew Gingrich (ANDERSON) 8-4
3. Eli Hack/Chris Samaan (TRANSY) def. Ethan Hillman/Andrew Angles (ANDERSON) 8-4