RIVERSIDE, Calif.- The Highlanders returned to action at the SRC Tennis Courts this morning against Hope International University. A match that was supposed to start at 10:00 a.m., was delayed over an hour due to rain earlier in the morning. UCR won their first match of the year, 7-0. UCR looked to have the match under control from the start. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Highlanders secure the first point of the day, earning the doubles victory. All three doubles matches were played and UCR swept: 6-3, 6-2, 6-1.
• Lucas Ibarrondo Suarez took his match 6-0, 6-1. 
• Justin Lamy had a solid match, winning 6-0, 6-2.
• Lucas Msyca won his match 6-2, 6-1.  

COACH JOHANSSON ON THE WIN

• "A much needed win for out team that will boost our confidence on our upcoming extended home stretch. [I] felt the guys bounced back very well after yesterday."

UP NEXT

• UCR returns to action on February 16 at 10:00 a.m. when they take on Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at the SRC.