ADA – The East Central University men's tennis team picked up a 6-3 win over Seminole State in the opening match of the spring portion of the 2014-15 season at Mayhue Courts.

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The Tigers (1-0) started the match up 2-1 after doubles.  Sophomore Stefan Schodlbauer and senior Nate Kipping started the match with an 8-1 win over Nick Bell and Cesar Reyna at No. 3 doubles.  Senior Max DeJuan and freshman Marc Lerch added a second point with an 8-5 win at No. 2 doubles.

Freshman Adria Abella was the first to finish in singles action, earning a win over Bell (6-1, 6-0).  Lerch made the score 4-1 with a 6-0, 6-2 win over Alex Clerihew.  No. 1 and No. 2 singles fell to SSC, making it 4-3.

Schodlbauer then gave the Tigers the victory with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Cesar Reyna at No. 6 singles.  Freshman Alex Fillat added the final point with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over Ian Sioux at No. 4 singles.

ECU will now hit the road for a strong weekend of competition in Springfield, Mo.  The Tigers, who are ranked No. 5 in the region, will face Washburn, who is ranked No. 9 in the region, Saturday, Feb. 7 at noon.  ECU will then face No. 11 (nationally) Drury, Sunday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m.