Luther faced Birmingham-Southern University for the first of two matches today at the USTA National Campus, Orlando. Fla. The Panthers held a 2-1 lead following the conclusion of doubles play, and split with the Norse in singles play, to secure the 5-4 victory.
In doubles,
Nyathi Motlojoa and
Max Loen secured the lone victory for the Norse. The duo defeated Wilbur Dotson and Tanner Debardelaben (8-1).
Posting victories for the Norse in singles was
Joaquim Fernandes at No. 3 (6-2, 6-1),
Dylan Wiemers at No. 5 96-2, 6-1) and
Nando Melo at No. 6 (4-6, 6-3, 10-7).
Box Score
The loss gives Luther an overall record of 6-6.
