FERRUM, Virginia -- Ferrum College's men's tennis team picked up its first win of the season with today's 8-1 non-conference win over Mary Baldwin University this afternoon at the Burrows-Skeens Tennis Courts.

RECORDS
Ferrum (1-11)
Mary Baldwn (0-10)

THE BASICS
Tripoom Jala and Gabriel Alvarez beat Adrian Reyes and Noah Knick 8-0 at #1 doubles to start things off for Ferrum. Kevin Nester and Zach Everson then topped Brandon Kincaid and Brandon Murphy 8-5 at #2 doubles, and the Panthers earned a forfeit win at #3 doubles to take a 3-0 lead into singles.

Alvarez made quick work of Reyes at #1 singles, winning 6-0, 6-0. Will Davis posted a 6-2, 6-2 win at #2 singles over Knick, and Austin Brigman followed suit with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Kincaid in the #3 spot. The Fighting Squirrels avoided the shutout when Brandon Murphy beat Ferrum's Ryon Johnson 6-4, 6-4 at #4 singles. The Panthers picked up forfeit wins at #5 and #6 singles to account for the final team score.

DOUBLES
1. Tripoom Jala/Gabriel Alvarez (FCM) def. Adrian Reyes/Noah Knick (MBUM) 8-0
2. Kevin Nester/Zach Everson (FCM) def. Brandon Kincaid/Brandon Murphy (MBUM) 8-5
3. Hunter Hooper/Austin Brigman (FCM) def. No player/No player (MBUM), by forfeit

SINGLES
1. Gabriel Alvarez (FCM) def. Adrian Reyes (MBUM) 6-0, 6-0
2. Will Davis (FCM) def. Noah Knick (MBUM) 6-2, 6-2
3. Austin Brigman (FCM) def. Brandon Kincaid (MBUM) 6-1, 6-0
4. Brandon Murphy (MBUM) def. Ryon Johnson (FCM) 6-4, 6-4
5. Zach Everson (FCM) def. No player (MBUM), by forfeit
6. Hunter Hooper (FCM) def. No player (MBUM), by forfeit

ORDER OF FINISH
Doubles: 1,2
Singles: 1,2,3,4

UP NEXT
Coach Rod Baker's men will be back in action Tuesday, April 9, at home against Bridgewater College. The Old Dominion Athletic Conference match is set to begin at 4:00 p.m.