KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Old Dominion men's tennis team opened play in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Kickoff Weekend event and lost a 4-0 dual to top-ranked Tennessee on Friday afternoon.
In doubles, the Volunteers took wins at number one doubles (6-1) and number three doubles (6-2) to take the team point. Tennessee, with four ranked singles players in their top five, scored wins at number two (6-1, 6-4), number four (6-1, 6-1) and number five (6-1, 6-3) to clinch the match.
At number two, Younes Lalami who is ranked 91st took on 10th-ranked Johannus Monday and took five games in the loss.
Old Dominion (1-2) will face Western Michigan at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning to conclude action in the event.
MUELLER ON FACING TOP-RANKED VOLS
"There is a reason Tennessee is number one in the country. They play their game every single point and constantly push you on your heels. I think our guys did a good job pushing back and trying to go toe to toe. If we bring the same energy tomorrow we will be in good shape.
ON SATURDAY'S MATCHUP WITH WESTERN MICHIGAN
"Western Michigan finished last year ranked 44 and only lost one starter. It will be another strong test and we are looking forward to it."
Men's Tennis Falls To Top-Ranked Tennessee
