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Cas de Ruiter
4
Winner Lubbock Christian LCU (7-4)
1
Harding HU (4-3)
Winner
Lubbock Christian LCU
(7-4)
4
Final
1
Harding HU
(4-3)

Match Recap: Men's Tennis |

De Ruiter Shines, but Harding Falls to Lubbock Christian

TYLER, Texas — Fourth-ranked Cas de Ruiter delivered a clutch performance for Harding, defeating 34th-ranked Kelly Giese of Lubbock Christian 6-4, 6-3 in No. 1 singles action on Saturday.

De Ruiter's victory marked his second win this season against a nationally ranked opponent in three matches.

However, Lubbock Christian took the team victory, defeating Harding 4-1.

The Chaps swept the doubles competition, with Blas Ruiz Romero and Kelly Giese taking down 10th-ranked Cas de Ruiter and Adrian Solorzano 6-3 at No. 1 doubles.

In singles play, Lubbock Christian's Pablo Segura, ranked 32nd nationally, outlasted 27th-ranked Adrian Solorzano of Harding 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 (7-4) at No. 2 singles.

With the win, Lubbock Christian improved to 7-4 on the season, while Harding fell to 4-3.

The Bisons will look to bounce back on Feb. 28, when they host Nebraska-Kearney in Searcy.
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