FORT SMITH, Ark. – The Harding men's tennis team won its season opener 6-3 over Arkansas-Ft. Smith on Tuesday.

Harding (1-0) rallied from 2-1 down after doubles and won five of the six singles matches to take the victory.

The Bisons' first point came at No. 2 doubles where sophomore Alex Ford and freshman Caleb McReynolds combined for an 8-4 victory.

Harding then won its five singles matches in straight sets.

The Bisons are back in action next Tuesday at Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Tennis Match Results

Harding vs Arkansas-Ft. Smith

Sep 20, 2011 at Ft. Smith, Ark.

Harding 6, Arkansas-Ft. Smith 3

 Singles competition

1. Lubos Sobotka (UAFS) def. Alex Ford (HU) 6-2, 7-5

2. Henrique Ruiz (HU) def. Matheus Silva (UAFS) 7-5, 6-4

3. Jon Mark Rowden (HU) def. Martin Tabler (UAFS) 6-0, 6-0

4. Helio Hashimoto (HU) def. Josh Helland (UAFS) 6-1, 6-0

5. Caleb McReynolds (HU) def. Braden Eads (UAFS) 6-0, 6-0

6. Adam Edwards (HU) def. Evan Daniel (UAFS) 6-0, 6-2

 Doubles competition

1. Lubos Sobotka/Seth Laster (UAFS) def. Jon Mark Rowden/Henrique Ruiz (HU) 8-4

2. Alex Ford/Caleb McReynolds (HU) def. Matheus Silva/Martin Tabler (UAFS) 8-4

3. Evan Daniel/Braden Eads (UAFS) def. Helio Hashimoto/Adam Edwards (HU) 8-6

Match Notes:

Harding 1-0

Arkansas-Ft. Smith 0-1