The William Jewell College men's tennis team lost their sixth straight match on Friday falling 9-0 to Harding University.  Jewell drops to 3-9 overall while Harding improves to 4-1 on the year.

The Bison got off to a fast start with wins over Brian Wohlers and Marco Martinez 8-0 at No. 3 doubles and an 8-3 win at No. 2 doubles over Amery Clews and Jacob Plant.

The only contested match of the afternoon came at No. 1 doubles where Harding fought off two match points to come back and defeat Jewell's No. 1 tandem of Isaac Hamilton and Caul Pearson 9-7. 

The Bison swept the Cardinals in singles, winning all six matches in straight sets, including five 6-0 sets.

The Cardinals will return to action on Saturday against McKendree University at 11:00 a.m. at Clayview Country Club.
 
Singles competition
1. Carlos Crisostomo (HU) def. Amery Clews (WJC) 6-4, 6-0
2. Adrian Torrico (HU) def. Isaac Hamilton (WJC) 6-2, 6-0
3. Neto Cacace (HU) def. Caul Pearson (WJC) 7-5, 6-0
4. Henrique Vieira (HU) def. Brian Wohlers (WJC) 6-0, 6-2
5. Brandon Hogland (HU) def. Jacob Plant (WJC) 6-1, 6-2
6. Chase Stumne (HU) def. Marco Martinez (WJC) 6-0, 6-2
 
 Doubles competition
1. Carlos Crisostomo/Henrique Vieira (HU) def. Caul Pearson/Isaac Hamilton (WJC) 9-7
2. Neto Cacace/Adrian Torrico (HU) def. Amery Clews/Jacob Plant (WJC) 8-2
3. Chase Stumne/Brandon Hogland (HU) def. Brian Wohlers/Marco Martinez (WJC) 8-0