Men's Tennis 3/2/2016 11:00:00 PM

Hornbaker wins in straight sets against Mount Union

Results

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – Matthew Hornbaker earned Elizabethtown's lone point in its 8-1 loss to Mount Union Wednesday afternoon in Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Hornbaker moved past Matt Bringman 6-3, 6-2 at No. 4 singles to keep the Blue Jays (0-2) from being shut out. The win was Hornbaker's first of the season in singles play and 10th of his career.

The Purple Raiders (5-3) swept through doubles play, winning by scores of 8-5 (No. 1), 8-4 (No. 2) and 8-4 (No.3).

Jackson Schneider's 6-1, 6-0 win over Nathan Dowling and a 6-0, 6-3 victory from Rob DeMarco at No. 1 against Alex Machalick ensured the necessary five points for Mount Union to claim the match.

Hornbaker got E-town on the board before No. 6 Tyler Tareshawty and No. 5 Kyle Hicken ended the match with victories for Mount Union.

Elizabethtown is off until Friday when it takes on Tiffin at 8 a.m.

Mount Union 8, Elizabethtown 1
March 2, 2016 at Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Singles competition

1. Rob DeMarco (MTU) def. Alex Machalick (ETOWN) 6-0, 6-3

2. Jeff Williams (MTU) def. Ryan Caris (ETOWN) 6-0, 6-3

3. Jackson Schneider (MTU) def. Nathan Dowling (ETOWN) 6-1, 6-0

4. Matthew Hornbaker (ETOWN) def. Matt Bringman (MTU) 6-3, 6-2

5. Kyle Hicken (MTU) def. Evan Hinkley (ETOWN) 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 11-9

6. Tyler Tareshawty (MTU) def. Nick Strobel (ETOWN) 7-5, 6-4

Doubles competition

1. Rob DeMarco/Jeff Williams (MTU) def. Alex Machalick/Ryan Caris (ETOWN) 8-5

2. Jackson Schneider/Matt Bringman (MTU) def. Nathan Dowling/Matthew Hornbaker (ETOWN) 8-4

3. Bryce Payne/Tyler Tareshawty (MTU) def. Evan Hinkley/Nick Strobel (ETOWN) 8-4

Match Notes

Elizabethtown 0-2

Mount Union 5-3

Order of finish: Doubles (1,3,2); Singles (3,1,2,4,6,5)

Spring Break match at Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Singles played first

T-3:45 A-20

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Players Mentioned

Ryan Caris: 5' 9"; Junior

Nathan Dowling: 5' 11"; Junior

Evan Hinkley: 5' 7"; Senior

Matthew Hornbaker: 6' 0"; Junior

Alex Machalick: 6' 0"; Junior

Nick Strobel: 5' 7"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

Ryan Caris
: 5' 9"; Junior

Nathan Dowling
: 5' 11"; Junior

Evan Hinkley
: 5' 7"; Senior

Matthew Hornbaker
: 6' 0"; Junior

Alex Machalick
: 6' 0"; Junior

Nick Strobel
: 5' 7"; Freshman