HARDIN, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University men’s tennis team earned a much-needed 4-0 win over Murray State Sunday afternoon. The match was played indoors at Kenlake Tennis Club due to inclement weather.

With the win, Eastern (6-11, 1-1 OVC) broke a five-match losing streak and notched its first road triumph of the season.

“Our men grew up a little bit today, especially the top four guys,” EKU head coach Rob Oertel said. “It was nice to see those guys execute in crunch time.”

Sophomore Daridge Saidi (No. 1), sophomore Juanjo de la Llera (No. 3) and freshman Lucas Smets (No. 4) all won in straight sets. Freshman Alex Alvaro clinched the team win with a three-set thriller at No. 2 singles.

EKU has a few days off before hosting conference opponents Belmont and Tennessee State next weekend.

Eastern Kentucky 4, Murray State 0

Singles
1. Daridge Saidi (EKU) def. Joao Camara (MUR)   7-5, 6-3 
2. Alex Alvaro (EKU) def. Adam Taylor (MUR)   6-4, 4-6, 6-4
3. Juanjo de la Llera (EKU) def. Tyler Jeffers (MUR)  6-3, 7-5
4. Lucas Smets (EKU) def. Max McLean (MUR)   6-3, 6-0
5. Joao Maio (EKU) led Ryan Kennedy (MUR)   5-3 DNF
6. Florian Graskamp (EKU) led Nicholas Mitric (MUR)  5-1 DNF

Doubles
DNP

Match Notes: Eastern Kentucky (6-11, 1-1); Murray State (0-11, 0-2)
Order of Finish: Doubles (DNP); Singles (4, 1, 3, 2*)