OPENING SERVE
Score: Queens 1 | UNC Asheville 6
Records: Queens (3-8) | UNC Asheville (7-4)
Location: Asheville, N.C. (Asheville Racquet Club Downtown)
 
THE SHORT STORY: 
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Queens University men's tennis team faced a tough battle on the road Friday afternoon, falling 6-1 to UNC Asheville at the Asheville Racquet Club Downtown in the first-ever meeting between the two programs.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Bulldogs set the tone early in doubles play, claiming victories at No. 2 and No. 3 to secure the opening point.

- The No. 1 doubles match featuring Queens duo of Win Steveker and Jan Montero Diaz remained unfinished at 4-4 when the doubles point was decided.

- In singles competition, Queens encountered a series of closely contested matches. UNC Asheville extended its lead with a win at No. 1 after Laurenz Blickwede was forced to retire early.

- The Bulldogs followed with dominant victories at No. 4 and No. 5 to take a commanding 4-0 lead and clinch the match.

- Despite the overall result, the Royals saw a bright spot in Filippo Scala, who picked up a straight-set victory at No. 6, defeating Trevor Gray 6-1, 7-6 (7-4) to secure Queens lone point of the match.

- Steveker and Montero Diaz each battled to decisive third-set tiebreaks but ultimately fell in their respective matches at No. 2 and No. 3.
 
NEXT UP
The Royals open ASUN Conference play on Friday, March 14, when they host North Florida at 2 p.m. at the Howard Levine Tennis Center.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
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