CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.- The Samford men's tennis team extended its Southern Conference unbeaten streak with a gritty 4-3 road win over Chattanooga at the UTC Tennis Center on Friday, moving to 12-5 overall and 4-0 in league action.

In one of the most tightly contested matches of the spring, the Bulldogs prevailed thanks to clutch performances in both doubles and singles.

Samford jumped to an early lead by capturing the doubles point. Sandeep Mohandoss and Darcy Nicholls combined for a 6-3 win at No. 1, while Lukas Dvorak and Cooper Errey sealed the point with a 6-4 victory at No. 3. The pair of Sebastian Harrison and Vitorio Sardinha battled but dropped a close 7-5 contest at No. 2.

Singles action brought tight contests on nearly every court. Martin Schwartzman delivered a commanding performance at No. 6, winning 6-2, 6-4 for one of the day's most decisive results. Sebastian Harrison showcased resilience at No. 3, coming from behind to claim a 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) victory. Lukas Dvorak also claimed a three-set win at No. 4, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3. Chattanooga rallied for wins at the top two singles spots and No. 5, but Samford's depth proved the difference.

The win solidifies Samford's position as a frontrunner in the SoCon and highlights the team's ability to deliver under pressure. 

Samford returns home for another key Southern Conference clash, hosting East Tennessee State University on Sunday, March 29. First serve is set for 1 p.m. in Birmingham.

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