OPENING SERVE
Score: Queens 2 | James Madison 5
Records: Queens (2-6) | James Madison (3-3)
Location: Charlotte, N.C. (Howard Levine Tennis Center)
 
THE SHORT STORY: 
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University men's tennis team put up a strong effort against James Madison on Sunday at the Howard Levine Tennis Center but ultimately fell 5-2 to the Dukes.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Royals secured two victories in singles play, with Laurenz Blickwede and Win Steveker earning wins. Blickwede battled through three sets to defeat Aurelien Schmitt 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the No. 1 singles spot. Steveker delivered a dominant performance at No. 2, cruising past Esteve Agusti 6-2, 6-1.

- Queens fought hard in doubles, but James Madison claimed the point after winning at No. 1 and No. 3, while the No. 2 match remained unfinished at 5-5.

NEXT UP
Up next, the Royals will aim to bounce back as they travel to Macon, Georgia, to face Mercer on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
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