LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Longwood University men's tennis team fell, 7-0, at Big South Conference opponent Liberty University on Wednesday. The Lancers will return to action when they host UNC Asheville on March 13 beginning at 11 a.m.

"Liberty was sharp from the first point today to the last, and I have to give them credit for that,” said head coach Jakob Gustafsson. “We tried fighting back, but put ourselves in too deep of a hole. I will put the blame on me for not making the players more prepared for their first road conference match. We will make sure we work hard and be ready for our next opponent."

In singles play, senior Giorgi Khmiadashvili/Tbilisi, Georgia fell, 6-4, 6-1, in the #1 position against Siim Tuus. Sophomore Daniel Elson/St. Austell, Cornwall, England lost 6-3, 7-5 (5) at #2, while junior Edward Becker/Sydney, Australia was defeated, 6-4, 6-2, at #3. Sophomore Harry Kelleher/Sydney, Australia (#4 - 6-4, 6-1), sophomore Steed Johnson/Ahoskie, N.C. (#5 – 6-3, 6-1) and freshman James Fudge/Kaarst, Germany (#6 - 6-1, 6-4) all suffered setbacks, as well.

In doubles play, Khmiadashvili and Elston played in the top position, but were defeated by the duo of Shea Thomas and Egon Samaai, 8-3. Becker and Kelleher fell in the #2 position, 8-0, and Johnson and Fudge lost 8-4 at #3.

Singles
1. Khmiadashvili LOST to Tuus 6-4 6-1
2. Elston LOST to Thomas 6-3 7-6(5)
3. Becker LOST to Segur 6-4 6-2
4. Kelleher LOST to Azuero 6-4 6-1
5. Johnson LOST to Samaai 6-3 6-1
6. Fudge LOST to Vaughan 6-1 6-4

Doubles
1. Khmiadashvili/Elston LOST to Thomas/Samaai 8-3
2. Kelleher/Becker LOST to Segur/Azuero 8-0
3. Johnson/Fudge LOST to Tuus/Vaughan 8-4