HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, VA – The Hampden-Sydney tennis team looked to make the most of their 2021 home opener when they took on Emory & Henry College. The Tigers were ahead after they won two of the three doubles matches, but the Wasps came back and claimed four of the six singles to clinch the 5-4 win over H-SC.

The team of sophomore Patrick Conde/Virginia Beach and freshman David Hudson/Roanoke made quick work of their opponents at number three doubles, easily picking up the 8-3 win.

Senior Andrew Donelson/McLean and junior Tyler Brice/Rocky Mount, NC trailed at number one doubles, 6-4, but came back and forced a tiebreaker at 7-7. After jumping out to a 4-2 lead and switching ends of the court, the duo was forced to switch again with the Wasps at 6-6 in the tiebreaker. However, Donelson and Brice secure the next two points to claim the win, giving the Tigers a 2-1 lead heading into singles.

Freshman Andrew Quick/Hillsborough, NC gave up only two games against Zeke Workman at number six en route to a 6-0, 6-2 win. Classmate Bryson Alley/Charlottesville dropped his opening set at number five singles, 6-3, before storming back and giving up only three more games in his 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory.

H-SC (0-3) will have a quick turnaround when they host Averett University on Thursday, March 18. The match with the Cougars is slated to start at 3:30 p.m. from the Tiger Tennis Courts.