Riverside—The UC Riverside Men's Tennis Team fell 5-2 at home versus Northern Arizona.
For the Lumberjacks it was their first win of the season after starting 0-5.
Kyle McCann outlasted NAU's Ruben Montano in three sets, 6-2, 7-6, 10-4. Hans Baumstark won his No. 6 singles match 7-5, 6-1, and partnered with freshman Anderson Ju was victorious, 6-3.
The Highlanders return to action Saturday February 27 at 3 pm when they host Concordia Irvine in the second match of a tennis double header. The women take on Cal State Fullerton at 11 am.
Singles competition1. HANDEL, Tim (NAU) def. Julian Ruffin (UCR) 6-3, 6-1
2. TAYLOR, Lucas (NAU) def. Sean Yun (UCR) 6-1, 6-3
3. Kyle McCann (UCR) def. MONTANO, Ruben (NAU) 6-2, 6-7, 10-4
4. PELEG, Eden (NAU) def. Anderson Ju (UCR) 6-2, 6-2
5. Hans Baumstark (UCR) def. FISHER, Thomas (NAU) 7-5, 6-1
6. LEE, Jackson (NAU) def. Jack Felich (UCR) 4-6, 6-4, 10-8
Doubles competition1. HANDEL, Tim/MONTANO, Ruben (NAU) def. Julian Ruffin/Sean Yun (UCR) 6-4
2. PELEG, Eden/TAYLOR, Lucas (NAU) def. Kyle McCann/Jack Felich (UCR) 7-6
3. Hans Baumstark/Anderson Ju (UCR) def. FISHER, Thomas/LEE, Jackson (NAU) 6-3
Updated Records:
Northern Arizona 1-5
UC Riverside 4-8
