CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel men's tennis team fell to UNCG, 5–2, Saturday morning in Southern Conference play.

UNCG secured the doubles point with victories at the No. 1 and No. 2 positions. The Bulldogs earned a win at No. 3 doubles, where Tucker Hendrix and Reece Beckendorf recorded a 6–4 decision.

In singles play, The Citadel earned two points. Brady Gober won at the No. 2 position in three sets, 7–6, 4–6, 7–5. Graham Hardin added a straight-set victory at No. 6, 6–2, 6–2.

Ted Bagwell forced a third set at the No. 4 position before falling 6–4, 7–6. UNCG won five of six singles matches to secure the team result.

Head coach Chuck Kriese commented following the match: "This was a tough loss in a three-hour battle," he said. "Give UNCG credit for prevailing a bit longer and better than we did. Our team is a darn good one, and we will keep growing."

The Citadel returns to the court Sunday, Feb. 15, with two matches at Georgia in Athens, Ga., scheduled for 10 AM and 2 PM

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