Julius Twyman
Julius Twyman

Men’s Tennis Losses First, Two at Hilton Head

3/8/2011 10:35:54 PM

Hilton Head, SC – (3/8/2011) – The Chestnut Hill College men's tennis team opened their Hilton Head Spring Trip with losses to Brevard College and West Liberty State College. The Griffins were beat the Tornados 9-0 on Monday, March 7, before losing to the Hilltoppers 7-2 this afternoon. Junior Julius Twyman (Coatesville, PA) recorded an individual victory at number five singles while senior Mario Gutierrez (Malaga, Spain) and freshman Juan Farah (Caracas, Venezuela) teamed for an 8-5 win at number one doubles.
 
In today's match, Gutierrez and Farah looked to set the tone for Chestnut Hill College (3-5) with an 8-5 win at number one doubles, but West Liberty State College (2-1) won the rest of team matches for a 2-1 lead heading to individual play. The Hilltoppers won the top four singles matches, before Twyman stopped the streak at number five singles, 7-5, 6-1. Unfortunately it was not enough to overcome the Hilltoppers, who won the match 7-2. Sophomore Patrick Villafuerte Joson (Old Bridge, NJ) was the Griffins best representative against Brevard College (3-4) with a 6-3, 6-4 loss at number three singles.     
 
The men's tennis team continues their Hilton Head Spring Trip with a 6:30 p.m. match against East Stroudsburg University Wednesday, March 9.
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