San Antonio - The Tiger men's tennis team
opened up its home schedule with a 7-2 win over Gustavus Adolphus
College on Wednesday evening.
Trinity improved to 3-2 on the season, and are now 2-0 against
Division III opponents this spring. The day began with a
tribute to the "Father of Trinity Tennis" Clarence Mabry, who
passed away on January 26. The Tigers wore black socks in
memory of Coach Mabry, and both the men's and women's teams will
wear commemorative patches the rest of the season.
Despite falling 8-6 at No. 1 doubles, Trinity was able to rally
for a 2-1 advantage heading into singles play. Nicolas Moreno
and Aaron Skinner teamed up for an 8-3 win at No. 2, while Greg
Haugen and Connor Dunn scored a narrow 8-6 win at the third
position.
In singles, Moreno and Skinner both secured straight-set wins,
while Erick DelaFuente rallied to win 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 at the No. 3
spot. Haugen also won in straight sets, as did Charlie Curtis
(6-3, 6-1) at No. 6 singles. Jordan Mayer lost 6-7, 6-1, 8-10
in his singles match, and was teamed up with DelaFuente at No. 1
doubles for the Tigers.
Trinity will resume play tomorrow at Division II St. Edward's
University, then will return home February 16 to face both Tyler
Junior College and Laredo Community College.
