NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Eastern Kentucky University men’s tennis team moved to 3-0 in OVC action Sunday thanks to a 6-0 victory over host Tennessee State. The Colonels have now won four straight matches to improve to 12-8 overall.

EKU won all five singles matches contested in straight sets. Due to poor weather conditions, the doubles matches were not played.

The Colonels now return home to face Jacksonville State on Friday, April 3. Match time is set for 12 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky 6, Tennessee State 0

Singles
1. Alex Das Izquierdo (EKU) def. Justin Hamm (TSU) 6-1, 6-2
2. Carlos Valdenebro (EKU) def. Aaron Fields (TSU) 6-1, 6-1
3. Mel Segota (EKU) def. Jaala Brooks (TSU) 6-0, 6-0
4. Niklas Schroeder (EKU) def. Michael Mosley (TSU) 6-0, 6-0
6. Emilio Piriz (EKU) def. Gerald Robinson (TSU) 3-0, retired
6. Carles Pons Escanilla (EKU) won by default

Doubles
DNP

Order of Finish
Singles: 5, 3, 4*, 1, 2