Juniata Men Fall 6-3 Against Drew

MADISON, N.J. – The Juniata men's tennis team (4-3, 0-1 Landmark) was able to play tough against Drew University, but fell 6-3 on the road.  Drew (3-4, 1-0 Landmark) has never lost in Landmark Conference play.

The Eagles struggled against Drew in singles competition.  Senior Brice Morey (Enola, Pa. / East Pennsboro) and freshman Mike Lifshitz (Worcester, Mass. / Worcester Academy) provided bright spots for Juniata. Morey, in the No. 4 position, earned a 6-2, 6-1 victory. Lifshitz, meanwhile, earned a tough win, battling back after losing the first set to win the last two sets 6-2, and 10-8

Lifshitz and senior Tucker Good (Gettysburg, Pa. / Gettysburg Area) paired to earn a big win in doubles competition, pulling out the 9-7 victory in the No. 3 position.

Juniata will look to bounce back on the road against Lycoming on Monday, March 25 at 4 p.m.

Juniata Men's Tennis Results
Drew 6, Juniata 3

Doubles
1. Hunter Lathrop/Matt Imbo (DREW) def. Elliott Perow/Bryan Gregory (JUN) 8-5
2. Djedjy Hill/Raul Smego (DREW) def. Justin Wisniewski/Brice Morey (JUN) 8-4
3. Michael Lifshitz/Tucker Good (JUN) def. Tommy Butschi/Vin Mahon (DREW) 9-7

Singles
1. Hunter Lathrop (DREW) def. Justin Wisniewski (JUN) 6-2, 6-0
2. Raul Smego (DREW) def. Elliott Perow (JUN) 7-5, 6-0
3. Djedjy Hill (DREW) def. Bryan Gregory (JUN) 6-1, 7-6
4. Brice Morey (JUN) def. Matt Imbo (DREW) 6-2, 6-1
5. Michael Lifshitz (JUN) def. Vin Mahon (DREW) 3-6, 6-2, 10-8
6. Adam Clark (DREW) def. Tucker Good (JUN) 6-2, 6-2

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