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King University KING (2-13, 0-6)
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Winner Francis Marion FMU (10-6, 4-2)
King University KING
(2-13, 0-6)
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Francis Marion FMU
(10-6, 4-2)
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King University Men's Tennis vs. University of Illinois Springfield
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Match Recap: Men's Tennis |

Tornado fall at Patriots

FLORENCE, S.C. – The King University men's tennis team fell on the road to Francis Marion University, 6-1 on Saturday afternoon. Alex Sodre had the lone win for King in singles play.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Francis Marion 6, King 0
LOCATION: Kassab Courts; Florence, S.C.
RECORDS: King 2-13, 0-6 Conference Carolinas; Francis Marion 10-6, 4-2 Conference Carolinas

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The Patriots won all three doubles matches to claim the point.
  • After Francis Marion won 6-3, 6-2 at the top singles flight, Sodre picked up his win at no. 2 singles, winning 6-3, 6-2.
  • At no. 3 singles, Isaac Yang forced a first set tiebreaker, falling 7-6 (7-1) 6-2.
  • Francis Marion won at no. 4 singles 6-1, 7-5 before taking the last two matches as well.
UP NEXT
  • King will host North Greenville on Tuesday afternoon.
  • Francis Marion will face Belmont Abbey Friday.
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