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APSU Men’s Tennis plays host to Abilene Christian Friday

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Austin Peay State University Governors - APSUClarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University men’s tennis team opens its 2015 home slate when it welcomes Abilene Christian for a 3:00pm, Friday match at the Austin Peay Tennis Center.

Austin Peay Governors Tennis begins 2015 home slate facing Abilene Christian. (APSU Sports Information)
Austin Peay Governors Tennis begins 2015 home slate facing Abilene Christian. (APSU Sports Information)

The Govs enter the match with a 1-0 record, having defeated Chattanooga, 4-3, last weekend.

Against the Mocs, seniors Dimitar Ristovski and Aleksas Tverijonas gained wins at the top two singles positions, while sophomores Aaron Jumonville and James Mitchell also picked up victories in singles play.

Abilene Christian has started its season with a record of 0-2 entering play Thursday, having lost to Troy and SMU last weekend.  The Wildcats return four players who earned All-Southland Conference honors last season.

After hosting the Wildcats, the Govs will return to action with a back-to-back home matches to open up February play.  Austin Peay will host Southern Illinois at 4:00pm, Friday, February 6th before taking on Lipscomb at noon, Saturday, February 7th at the Austin Peay Tennis Center.

Video – Coach Ross Brown

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