The Samford men’s tennis team secured a spot in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament after defeating The Citadel with a score of 4-1. The match, held at The Champions Club in Chattanooga, Tenn., showcased the talent and determination of the second-seeded Bulldogs.
In the doubles matches, Samford took an early lead by winning at both the No. 1 and No. 2 positions. Maxwell Giddens and Sandeep Mohandoss claimed victory at No. 1, while Santiago Arredondo and J.B. Pickard secured a win at No. 2, giving Samford the crucial first point of the match.
Moving on to singles play, Mohandoss continued his winning streak by defeating his opponent at the No. 2 position, extending Samford’s lead to 2-0. Pickard also contributed to the team’s success by winning his match at No. 5, further solidifying the Bulldogs’ position in the competition.
Despite The Citadel managing to secure a win in one of the singles matches, Samford ultimately clinched the victory when Arredondo triumphed over his opponent at No. 6, sealing the final score at 4-1 in favor of the Bulldogs.
Next up, Samford will face off against Furman in the semifinal round. The match, originally scheduled for Friday, has been rescheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. (CT) due to anticipated inclement weather. Fans can follow the action and stay updated on the latest news and information on Samford men’s tennis by visiting the official website at SamfordSports.com and following the team on social media.